3.11- The Fall of the Bastille

After a wave of chaos spread across France, the National Assembly abolished feudalism on the night of Aug. 4, 1789.  

After the Night of August 4th, the National Assembly divided into new political factions.  

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Alors voilà : nous sommes le 14 juillet 1789. Le soleil se lève sur la place de la Bastille.La Bastille c’est un gros bloc de 24 mètres de haut et des toutes petites fenêtres. Normal : c'est une prison. Il est 10h du mat. Y’a presque mille gars vénères qui s’approchent. Et pourqu ... Show More

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