Practice The French Revolution (1) - The French Revolution

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Question 1.
What event is celebrated on July 14 in France?
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Think about a significant event in French history.
Question 2.
Why was the Bastille hated by the citizens?
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Consider what the fortress represented.
3Question 3.
What does the storming of the Bastille symbolize?
- End of monarchy
- Start of the revolution
- Economic prosperity
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Think about what the Bastille represented to the people.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Bastille was stormed because there were thousands of prisoners inside.
- True
- False
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Consider the motivation behind the action.
Question 5.
Reflect on how modern protests can be related to the events of the French Revolution. Consider the economic and social factors at play.
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Think about recent protests and their causes, drawing parallels with the past.
Question 6.
Discuss the long-term impacts of the Bastille's storming on French society. What socio-political changes did it usher in?
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Consider the shifts in power dynamics after the revolution.

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