USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT true about Bastille?
A
National Holiday July 14
B
symbol of King’s power
C
peasants stormed
D
armory and chapel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Solution : It was a fortress prison in France, It represented despotic powers, French common man hated Bastille-all these things are true about bastille storming.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 14th of July, the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille, is celebrated as France Day today. The storming of the Bastille is often referred to as “The National Celebration” or “The Fourteenth of July.” The correct statement is d.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bastille was a fortress prison in France. It was a symbol of the despotic powers of King Louis XVI. Hence it was hated all in France. The fortress was demolished and its stone fragments were sold in the markets.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bastille was a symbol of social injustice, inequality and absolute monarchy.

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