French Revolution Reading Material Class IX Social Science
French Revolution Reading Material The Storming of Fortress-prison, the Bastille · French revolution started in 1789. The series of events started by the middle class shaken the upper classes. The people revolted against the cruel regime of monarchy. This revolution put forward the ideas of liberty, fraternity, and equality. · The revolution began on 14th July, 1789 with the storming of the fortress-prison, the Bastille. · The Bastille, the fortress prison was hated by all, because it stood for the despotic power of the king. · The fortress was demolished. Causes of the French Revolution: Social Cause French Society during the Late Eighteenth Century The term ‘Old Regime’ is usually used to describe the society and institutions of France before 1789. The society was divided into three estate...