What is meant by hoarded ammunition in French Revolution history of class 9th
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It means the ammunition which was captured by the French army
Answer: Stocking of arms and ammunition
Explanation: Hoarded ammunition in French Revolution history meant stocking of arms and ammunition.
During the morning of 14th July 1789, Paris was in a state of emergency. The troops were ordered by the King to enter into the city. Soon there were rumors that the army would be directed to open fire upon the citizens.
A huge number of men and women decided to form their own army and started gathering in front of the town hall. They people`s militia in search of arms, took over a number of Government . There was a shortage of food as the country was experiencing famine.
A huge group of people started marching towards the eastern part of the city and broke into the prison of the Bastille fortress. They were anticipating to find hoarded ammunition.
During the ongoing fight ,the Bastille commander was killed and the prisoners were freed.
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