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exam lesson name: an age of revolution, ind
exam number: 700693rr
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question 19 of 20 :
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1. the primary significance of the storming of the bastille was that it

a. established a democratic government.
b. challenged the monarchy through violence.
c. freed political prisoners.
d. seized ammunition to fuel a revolution.
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Explanation:

• Option A: Establishing a democratic government was a long - term process after the French Revolution, and the Storming of the Bastille was just the start, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The Bastille was a symbol of the French monarchy's tyranny. Storming it was a direct act of violence against the monarchy's power, marking the beginning of the French Revolution's challenge to monarchical rule. This is the primary significance as it represented the people's uprising against the old regime.
• Option C: While some political prisoners were freed, this was not the primary significance. The act was more about challenging the monarchy than just freeing prisoners.
• Option D: Seizing ammunition was a practical result, but the symbolic and political significance of challenging the monarchy was more important.

Answer:

B. challenged the monarchy through violence.