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The Battle of the Bastille
On July 14, 1789, there's chaos in the streets of Paris. Tristan Hughes: The protests began two days ago. He says Louis XVI submitted to the commoners' demands and recognized the new National Assembly. But then he changed his tune under the influence of his wife, Marie Antoinette,. Hughes: By taking this ancient fortification, they have shown all France that the days of royal authority are over.
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