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what is the meaning of the sentence-"France seethed with turmoil"

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When the National Assembly was busy at Versailles drafting a constitution, the remaining France seethed with turmoil. Harvest was not good due to severe winters which resulted in the raise of bread price, bakers took the advantage of the situation, they hoarded supplies. Angry Women stormed into the shop after waiting for hours in queues for bread. At the same time, the King gave instructions to the soldiers to enter Paris. The agitated crowd stormed and destroyed the Bastille on 14 July.



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