The French Revolution began in which year?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 1789, with the storming of the Bastille
- Step 1: It began in the late 18th century.
- Step 2: July 1789 saw the fall of the Bastille.
Answer
1789, with the storming of the Bastille
Why not the others: 1815 was Waterloo; 1848 was the year of revolutions; 1871 was the Commune.
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