Armed revolt was riggered by Camille Desmoulins- claimed that a massacre of the supporters of reform was planned. People armed themselves.
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What happened on the 13th July?
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What happened on the 14th July?
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What did the Bastille Symbolise?
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The officers could not rely on their men to open fire on the crowds. Moor troops were called from across the river Seine. The governor, De Launay had refused to hand over any gunpowder.
