2006-11-04 23:38:01 · 5 answers · asked by jo_beanman 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789 was an important symbolic development in the French Revolution. Although at the time the Bastille contained only seven prisoners, its taking marked the beginning of open rebellion against the king. The first anniversary of the event was celebrated by holding the Fête de la Fédération. The Fête de la Fédération is itself commemorated each year in France in an event known in English as Bastille Day, France's national holiday.
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2006-11-04 23:40:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Like the storming of the Winter Palace in Russia, it was a largely symbolic act. There were only a handful of prisoners in the whole fortress, but attacking it meant that the monarchy was impotent to stop change.
2006-11-05 08:02:03 · answer #2 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was a symbolic action of ending the "absolute power" kingdom regime in France. Military wise, it did not much. But the political consequences of taking down the symbolic prison were enormous. It was the first revolution in history where a population overthrow its own national regime without:
* Religious inspiration (no prophets)
* External intervention (most of Europe's nations were in fact AGAINST the revolution)
* Single unique inspired leader (unlike Lenine and the communist revolution)
2006-11-05 07:49:25 · answer #3 · answered by marechal_00 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was more symbolic than anything else. It united the people in a common cause.
2006-11-05 07:46:54 · answer #4 · answered by Paul K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The end of the monarchy in France. Heads rolled.
2006-11-05 07:40:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋