Prise de la Bastille

Jean-Pierre-Louis-Laurent Houel1788-12-31

Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Most revolutions have ended in tyranny, usually by a military coup, or in civil wars. Early enthusiasm for the French Revolution quickly waned as many began to fear it would spread to the United States.

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Title: Prise de la Bastille
Creator: Jean-Pierre-Louis-Laurent Houel
Date Created: 1788-12-31

Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello

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