The Storming of the Bastille

The Storming of the Bastille
The 14th of July 1789 was the day when a very important event took place playing a large part in the history of France. This was the day that the common people of France attacked a fortress that had been used as a prison for 400 years by past Kings of France and was then still occupied by prisoners.
Just under a month ago, Louis XVI had given in to the people and allowed the forming of the National Assembly. The assembly was very precious to them as it was evidence of their victory and they were ready to protect it. Riots were occurring in nearby Paris and opposed a threat to Louis and his control of his capital. Therefore, with the support of the people closest to him, he ordered 20,000 royal troops to guard areas around Paris claiming that they were there to keep order. The people however, did not trust him and believed the troops were there to take away their precious parliament. Soon after ordering the troops, the King had fired his finance mini...