Storming of the Bastille - Causes and effects table in GCSE History

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Created on: 04-05-13 13:42

Storming of the Bastille

Causes

Economic Crisis in Paris
Popular movement (est. at the Duke D'Orleans' house)
Establishment of the Commune of Paris

Effects

King had lost control of Paris
Lafayette = leader of Nat. Guard
Assembly no longer faced threat of King's dissolution
Elected representatives shared LXVI's power
Intensified power amongst peasantry
Many émigrés left France

Overall summary

Was it of any significance? It became a nationally celebrated symbol of France. Also showed the power of the people. However, other events (August Decrees) had more political bearing on people of France.

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