French Revolution: The Storming of the Bastille
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What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

  • The meeting of the Estates General
  • The failed attempt to raise more taxes
  • The storming of the Bastille fortress (correct)
  • The protest about conditions in France

    • What was the primary reason for the Paris mob's attack on the Bastille fortress?

  • Lack of food due to poor harvests
  • Discontent with their King and Government (correct)
  • Protest about conditions in France
  • Failure to raise more taxes

    • Why did King Louis XVI call a meeting of the Estates General?

  • To discuss conditions in France
  • To seek support for his government
  • To address the issue of poor harvests
  • To raise more money through increased taxes (correct)

    • What was the primary trigger for the Paris mob's storming of the Bastille fortress?

    <p>Lack of food due to poor harvests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did King Louis XVI fail to raise more taxes when he called a meeting of the Estates General?

    <p>The Estates General refused to approve any tax increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main outcome of the French Revolution?

    <p>Abolition of the monarchy and establishment of a republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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