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What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
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Storming of the Bastille
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- Storming of the Bastille
- Tennis Court Oath
- Reign of Terror
- Battle of Waterloo
Explanation & Context
On July 14, 1789, a Parisian mob seized this medieval fortress and armory, symbolizing a decisive break from royal tyranny and the collapse of the monarchy's absolute authority. The event serves as the primary flashpoint that transitioned localized unrest into a nationwide revolutionary movement.
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