In the storming of the Bastille, a huge mob of Parisians strongly stormed in the fortress, which they then seized the Bastille's gunpowder and released the seven prisoners that were confined in the fortress. This was a symbol of the despotism of the Bourbon monarchy.
GO! FREE THE PRISONERS, I'LL TAKE THE GUNPOWDER!
GOT IT!
I'LL GO WITH YOU!
Napoleon had a highly respected reputation during the French Revolution which is how he gained power. In 1799, Napoleon overthrew the French Directory government and made reforms like a higher education system, a bank, and law codes.
I have troops surrounding you! Give up your power!
Napoleon had many troops which intimidated council members forcing them to leave
Ok! Just don't hurt us.
Louis XIV spent too much money for the wars which put them in debt. As a result, taxes were increased.
Man! Have you seen these taxes?
I know! What have they done that forced them to raise taxes?
What is going on with these taxes!?
Why did I spend THAT much?
Why are we so heavily in debt...
In the storming of the Bastille, a huge mob of Parisians strongly stormed in the fortress, which they then seized the Bastille's gunpowder and released the seven prisoners that were confined in the fortress. This was a symbol of the despotism of the Bourbon monarchy.
GO! FREE THE PRISONERS, I'LL TAKE THE GUNPOWDER!
GOT IT!
I'LL GO WITH YOU!
Napoleon had a highly respected reputation during the French Revolution which is how he gained power. In 1799, Napoleon overthrew the French Directory government and made reforms like a higher education system, a bank, and law codes.
I have troops surrounding you! Give up your power!
Napoleon had many troops which intimidated council members forcing them to leave
Ok! Just don't hurt us.
Louis XIV spent too much money for the wars which put them in debt. As a result, taxes were increased.
Man! Have you seen these taxes?
I know! What have they done that forced them to raise taxes?
What is going on with these taxes!?
Why did I spend THAT much?
Why are we so heavily in debt...
In the storming of the Bastille, a huge mob of Parisians strongly stormed in the fortress, which they then seized the Bastille's gunpowder and released the seven prisoners that were confined in the fortress. This was a symbol of the despotism of the Bourbon monarchy.
GO! FREE THE PRISONERS, I'LL TAKE THE GUNPOWDER!
GOT IT!
I'LL GO WITH YOU!
Napoleon had a highly respected reputation during the French Revolution which is how he gained power. In 1799, Napoleon overthrew the French Directory government and made reforms like a higher education system, a bank, and law codes.
I have troops surrounding you! Give up your power!
Napoleon had many troops which intimidated council members forcing them to leave
Ok! Just don't hurt us.
Louis XIV spent too much money for the wars which put them in debt. As a result, taxes were increased.
Man! Have you seen these taxes?
I know! What have they done that forced them to raise taxes?
What is going on with these taxes!?
Why did I spend THAT much?
Why are we so heavily in debt...
In the storming of the Bastille, a huge mob of Parisians strongly stormed in the fortress, which they then seized the Bastille's gunpowder and released the seven prisoners that were confined in the fortress. This was a symbol of the despotism of the Bourbon monarchy.
GO! FREE THE PRISONERS, I'LL TAKE THE GUNPOWDER!
GOT IT!
I'LL GO WITH YOU!
Napoleon had a highly respected reputation during the French Revolution which is how he gained power. In 1799, Napoleon overthrew the French Directory government and made reforms like a higher education system, a bank, and law codes.
I have troops surrounding you! Give up your power!
Napoleon had many troops which intimidated council members forcing them to leave
Ok! Just don't hurt us.
Louis XIV spent too much money for the wars which put them in debt. As a result, taxes were increased.
Man! Have you seen these taxes?
I know! What have they done that forced them to raise taxes?
What is going on with these taxes!?
Why did I spend THAT much?
Why are we so heavily in debt...