Bastille Day Attack

In recent news, there has been a string of attacks all over the world; each attack has been related to terrorism. A passenger boarded a train traveling from Amsterdam to Paris, armed with a box cutter, a pistol and an AK-47 with intent to harm innocent people. Four passengers on the train quickly subdued the terrorist before anyone could be harmed. In November, Paris, France was struck with terror when three armed men set off a string of attacks throughout the city, to include a bomb and active shootings. This attack left nearly 127 people killed and wounded. Most recently, in San Bernadino, California a man and woman left from a holiday party and returned with assault rifles. The officials attributed their act to terrorism, where the

The first source is a painting of the Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, an armed skirmish between the Parisian rebels and the French government. The Bastille was a medieval prison in Paris, it represented royal authority in France, but it was also an abuse of the monarchy. Today, the Storming of the Bastille is celebrated as Bastille Day in France to commemorate the victory of the rebels. The Storming of the Bastille was a sign of the increasing power of the Parisians. When the King learned about the skirmish, the King asked, “Is it a revolt?” the Duke replied, “No, it is a revolution.” I believe that this source is connected to nationalism because it shows the patriotism of people of France. The rebels fought back for what they believed in and succeeded as The Storming of the Bastille proves. They believe that they can overthrow France’s monarchy.

Francois Hollande,61, the president of France took charge and declared war after the attack on November 13. Hollande took charge by commanding a war against the attackers, ISIS,. Hollande declares it’s an “act of war”. In the action of this at least 127 people died and hundreds that are fighting for their

Two terrorist attacks, both at different times, and both unexpected occurred. One being before the 1960’s and the other after. In the early

A 28-year-old woman was attacked while walking home from work in Lowell, Massachusetts on the 16th of November 1983 (“Dennis Maher,” 2016). A man she did not know approached her and tried to engage the woman in conversation prior to forcing her into a yard nearby, where he proceeded to sexually assault her (“Dennis Maher,” 2016). The next evening, a 23-year old woman walking home from work was pushed to the ground by a man yielding a knife less than one hundred yards from the site of the first assault (“Dennis Maher,” 2016). After a fervent struggle, the second victim was able to escape her assailant and notified the police (“Dennis Maher,” 2016). The description given to the police stated that the assailant was a male wearing a red-hooded sweatshirt and a military-style khaki jacket (“Dennis Maher,” 2016).

In the 1700s, Bastille was a symbol of royal authority, military and legal, and home to various political prisoners where they could live a luxurious life style. Before it became a prison, it guarded the east entrance of France. On the 14th of July, 1789, Bastille was guarded by a small number of troops, when the 80,000-people stormed it. This attack was symbolic as, the people were challenging royal authority; an act that was uncommon in the 1700s. The next day, the king was invited to put of the revolutionary cockade, which was the symbol of the French Revolution. However, the reason for the attack on Bastille developed in early 1760s. France was on the verge of bankruptcy because of the debt collected from the Sever-Year War, and the American Revolution. The solution for this was to tax the Nobility, however based on Enlightenment thinking, people believed the government was flawed, and there was another solution for progress and improvement. The Nobility’s argued that there was no

Since the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, approximately 330 terrorist attacks have occurred on American soil. The number includes successful and failed attacks from President Lincoln’s assassination until a New York incident with a van running down pedestrians on October 31, 2017. The results also exclude attacks deemed “criminal incidents” and accidents. Of course, not all of the attacks were at the same magnitude of the four coordinated attacks on September 11, 2001. Also, those behind the attacks vary greatly in ethnicity, religion, and background. For example, on August 12, 2017, during a protest by left-wing activists, in the constant debate between left- and right-wing protestors, a vehicle mowed

The ISIS bombing that took place in Brussels Airport in Belgium, because it took the lives of American citizens.

I have been assigned in my Language Arts class to do a historical event that has happened and how it has affected our world today. This topic has captured my attention because of how crucial people in this world have become, like how they want to attack our nation and why these people would commit suicide just to harm our country. Well, have you ever wondered what was one of the most horrific attacks on our nation today? Well, it started at 8:45 the morning of September 11, 2001. Planes came crashing down into the Twin Towers and the Pentagon at a speed range of 400-600 mph. It was only a matter of minutes when the city had realized what

The perceived threat of small arms incidents dramatically increased following the 2008 attacks in Mumbai, where terrorists used multiple strategies of attack (including automatic weapons), roamed across the city, and remained active for several days. Although the 172 killed and 304 injured are not reported to have been medical personnel, civilians and security forces were killed. This generated worldwide media attention and international fear of repeated ‘Mumbai-style’ attacks.

In March 11 2004 191 people died and 2,000 more were injured when 10 bombs went off on 4 trains in three Madrid area trains station in the morning during rush hour. This attack had been the deadliest attack since the Lockerbie airplane bombing where 243 passengers and 16 crew members died on December 21, 1988. It was later found that the bombs were detonated by cell phones and evidence showed that it was the cause of an extreme Islamist militant group suspected to be tied with al-Qaida. It seemed that the terrorists had targeted Madrid’s Atocha station where seven of the bombs were detonated and the three other bombs did not detonate according to plan which were later found intact. Many saw these attacks as retaliation for Spain’s taking part in the war in Iraq. Although no real motives were found as to why it happened.

To what extent did the Storming of the Bastille spark the rise of the French Revolution? The Storming of the Bastille, a movement started by the Third Estate on July 14, 1789, would be the landmark event for the first social and political commotion, whose purpose was to demand equality, liberty, and fraternity. The objective of this internal assessment is to examine how the impacts of the Storming of the Bastille inspired the French Revolution. Part B will present accounts of the assaults on the Bastille, and part C will analyze two of the referenced sources. Part D will evaluate the findings, and Part E will conclude this internal assessment based on the analysis of the sources and documentary evidence. The following will address the extent to which the Storming of the Bastille created an opportunity for the commoners to overthrow the economic, social, and political injustices of their monarch.

The French invasion had an extreme impact on Egypt and Egyptians. After the French invasion was over, Egypt was left without a ruler, which caused three main power to wrestle over the rule of Egypt. These powers were the British, the Mamluks, and the Turks. The British who recognized the importance of the geographical location of Egypt in transport lines to India, therefore balked at leaving Egypt, fearing the return of the French or other European countries. The Mamluks had the ambition to rule Egypt after the French invasion was over because they were the former rulers of Egypt before the Ottomans and because they bore the brunt in resisting the French. Finally, the Turks who looked forward to establishing full control of Egypt and claim it as a state under the Ottoman empire. This major conflict over the rule of Egypt paved the way for Muhammad Ali Pasha who was able to win the trust and support of general Egyptian people. Muhammed Ali had a huge desire to establish a modern civilized country by creating a strong military force, that can compete with world powers.

The reign of Terror in France was so profoundly influential that subsequently sent the rest of Europe into a period of revolutionary change. The revolution saw substantial change to both political and social aspects. During this period the French constitution of 1789, by the National assembly, constituted the principle of democracy. This being distinctive at the time as England was the only country to have constitutional rights and even their right to vote was minimal.

For example, terrorists attacks were made in Paris, France in 2015. On Friday November 13, 2015 at 3:20 p.m, guns went off, bombs exploded, and many people killed and wounded. Gunmen and suicide bombers all had hit a concert hall, a major stadium, and restaurants and bars almost all at the same time. It had left 130 people dead, and hundreds wounded, with more than 100 in critical condition. The President of France described this attack as an “act of war” against the Islamic State. Three teams were believed to be behind these attacks. Instantly after the attacks, French police carried out hundreds of raids across the country in search of the suspects. This tragedy hurt, and touched every single heart in the world. The U.S. sent troops over for support, and to help Paris out. Carried throughout all social media, were messages and prayers going towards Paris (Paris Attacks;BBC News, 2015).