Question

base your answer to question 2 on the document below and your knowledge of social studies. the attack on the bastille prison in paris is seen by many as the first major violent event of the french revolution. source: jean - pierre houël, the storming of the bastille, july 14, 1789, world history encyclopedia 2. base on this document, explain the historical circumstances that led to the scene shown in this painting.

Explanation:

The French Revolution was spurred by social inequality, with the Third - Estate (commoners) burdened by heavy taxes while the clergy and nobility enjoyed privileges. Financial crisis due to costly wars and royal extravagance also contributed. The Estates - General's failure to address the Third - Estate's grievances led to the formation of the National Assembly. The people of Paris, fearing royal counter - revolution, attacked the Bastille on July 14, 1789, as it was a symbol of royal tyranny.

Answer:

Social inequality, financial crisis, political discontent, and fear of royal counter - revolution led to the storming of the Bastille as shown in the painting.