HISTORY
ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION
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Question
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The palace of Versailles and Peter the Great’s building of the city of Saint Petersburg were both ____
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efforts to isolate and protect the ruler
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monuments to personal rule
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examples of colonial architectural influences
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shrines to religious beliefs
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The French Revolution was a turning point in the history of both France and the Palace of Versailles. The main royal residence since 1682 and the reign of Louis XIV, the Palace was abandoned by the royal family in 1789.
Detailed explanation-2: -Initially constructed as a hunting lodge for King Louis XIII, the royal family’s love for the estate saw the movement of the royal court from Paris to Versailles in 1682 by King Louis XIV, Louis XIII’s son.
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