Storming of the Bastille Storyboard
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- Cell 1:The scene is set in Paris, France, on July 14th, 1789. A large crowd of angry protesters has gathered outside the Bastille, a fortress used as a prison by the French monarchy. The crowd is demanding that the governor of the Bastille, Bernard-René de Launay, release the prisoners and surrender the fortress.
- Cell 2:The tension is high as the crowd becomes increasingly agitated. Suddenly, shots ring out, and chaos ensues as the protesters charge the gates of the fortress. After a fierce struggle, the gates are breached, and the crowd storms into the Bastille.
- Cell 3:The prisoners are released, and the governor and his soldiers are captured by the protesters. The Bastille is dismantled brick by brick, and the people of Paris celebrate their victory.
- Cell 4: The storming of the Bastille is significant because it marks the beginning of the French Revolution, which would bring an end to the absolute monarchy and usher in a new era of democracy in France. The event symbolized the power of the people and their ability to challenge the authority of the ruling class. It also served as a rallying cry for other European countries, inspiring them to fight for their own independence and democracy. The storming of the Bastille is still celebrated as a national holiday in France and is seen as a defining moment in the country's history.
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