The storming of the Bastille is a historical event that marks the beginning of the French Revolution on July 14, 1789. The Bastille, a fortress and prison in Paris, symbolized the oppressive monarchy and the tyranny of King Louis XVI. The storming was fueled by widespread discontent with high taxes, food scarcity, and political corruption. Parisians sought arms and ammunition believed to be stored in the Bastille. The successful takeover of the fortress turned into a powerful symbol of the fight against oppression and the demand for freedom, igniting revolutionary fervor across France and paving the way for the establishment of a republic.