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Consider the following statements with respect to the Bastille episode:
1. The commander of the Bastille was killed in the armed fight and the prisoners were released.
2. People hated the Bastille as it stood for the despotic power of the king.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with respect to the Bastille episode:
1. The commander of the Bastille was killed in the armed fight and the prisoners were released.
2. People hated the Bastille as it stood for the despotic power of the king.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution
The correct option is C Both 1 and 2
In 1789, in the wake of early morning, the city of Paris was in a state of alarm. Rumours spread that the King would open fire upon the citizens. People started gathering and they started breaking a number of government buildings in search of arms. The commander of the Bastille was killed in the armed fight and the prisoners were released. People hated the Bastille as it stood for the despotic power of the king. People protested against the high price of bread. A new chain of events began which led to the execution of the King in France.
In 1789, in the wake of early morning, the city of Paris was in a state of alarm. Rumours spread that the King would open fire upon the citizens. People started gathering and they started breaking a number of government buildings in search of arms. The commander of the Bastille was killed in the armed fight and the prisoners were released. People hated the Bastille as it stood for the despotic power of the king. People protested against the high price of bread. A new chain of events began which led to the execution of the King in France.
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