Why was the storming of the Bastille both immediate and symbolic?
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Correct answer: People wanted gunpowder and the Bastille symbolised despotic royal power
The immediate cause was arms and gunpowder while the larger meaning was a challenge to royal power. Exam tip: write both levels.
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People wanted gunpowder and the Bastille symbolised despotic royal power
Why is this the correct answer?
The immediate cause was arms and gunpowder while the larger meaning was a challenge to royal power. Exam tip: write both levels.
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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