5. Revolt in Pairs Flashcards
Define Popular movement?
crowds of politically active Parisians protesting in the streets
What economic issues were arising within 1789?
falling living standards, price of bread and unemployment
During 1789 what did the home of the Duc d’orleans become?
unofficial head- quarters of the popular movement
What did Necker’s dismissal cause?
inspired a large-scale popular demonstration
Who were the Gardes-Francaises?
Elite royal regiment
How did the demonstrators end up at the Bastille?
they were initially looking for weapons and gun powder
What happened at the storming of the Bastille?
Governor refused to give over the gunpowder and so peasants attacked with cannons
What allowed the storming of the Bastille to happen?
the governor of the bastille surrendered and got murdered
When was the commune set up?
15th July 1789
Who were the Citizens Militia?
bourgeois defence force set up to protect the interests of property owners in Paris
What was the Citizens Militia’s purpose?
protecting the property against attacks and defending Paris
What did the Citizens Militia become?
National Guard
What were the 3 significances that came from the storming of the Bastille?
the king lost control of Paris
Assembly prepared to draw up a constitution no longer under threat by King
King was no longer in position to dictate Assembly - could not rely on army
