Complete the sentence about Jeongjo of Joseon with the correct year: In ______, Hong Sang-beom, Hong Kye-neung and other some member of Noron unsuccessfully attempted to stage a military coup d'état and assassinate him.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. 1776

In 1776 Hong Sang-beom, Hong Kye-neung and some other Noron members tried and failed to stage a coup and assassinate Jeongjo. He personally arrested the assassins hidden in the palace.

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