The storming of the Bastille was not only a search for gunpowder because what did the Bastille symbolise?
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Correct answer: Royal despotism and arbitrary imprisonment
The Bastille was seen as a symbol of the king's repressive power. Exam tip: write both immediate cause and symbolic meaning.
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Royal despotism and arbitrary imprisonment
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The Bastille was seen as a symbol of the king's repressive power. Exam tip: write both immediate cause and symbolic meaning.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: The French Revolution. Topic: The Outbreak of the Revolution.
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