MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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prestige
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parliament
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despotic power of the king
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Thus Bastille was a symbol of Despotic monarchy. Hence, the correct answer is option (C). Note:A Despotic leader was considered as a selfish ruler as his behavior is not so good with the subordinates’ dominant behavior in pursuit of self-interest and exploitation of their subordinates.
Detailed explanation-2: -People hated the Bastille as it stood for the despotic power of the king.
Detailed explanation-3: -Therefore the Bastille symbolises the despotic rule of Louis XVI and became a symbol of social injustice, absolute monarchy and inequality.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Bastille was a fortress in Paris, known formally as the Bastille Saint-Antoine. It played an important role in the internal conflicts of France and for most of its history was used as a state prison by the kings of France. It was a symbol of despotic monarchy.
Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: Bastille symbolized the despotic power of the king of france.