In which year did the people of Paris storm the Bastille?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 1789
- Step 1: The Bastille fell on 14 July 1789. Step 2. The event became a symbol of the French Revolution. Answer: 1789. Why not the others: 1776 is the American Declaration of Independence, 1799 Napoleon's coup and 1815 Waterloo.
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