Question

When was Bastille destroyed?
A. 14 July 1789
B. 14 July 1798
C. 2 July 1789
D. 5 August 1879

Answer 1

Hint: French Revolution was one of the earliest and most prominent revolutions undertaken in the world. This revolution was against the cruel monarchy that was not working for public welfare and was only satisfying their own interest by living a luxurious life. Various atrocities were committed on the common people by the monarchy and the nobility along with some of the church people that led to the satisfaction and discontent among the people resulting in the French Revolution.

Complete answer: On 14 July 1789 a crowd in Paris stormed the Bastille and destroyed it. This was because of the increasing discontent between the French citizens and the growing feeling of aggression and conflicts in France. This demolition of Bastille by the crowd marked the beginning of French Revolution. The Bastille was seen as an expression or symbol of the cruel monarchy because this was used as a prison for the upper class members of the French society by the king Louis XIV. Soon after this, the place was started being used as a prison to detain prisoners irrespective of their background or social status. Other dates are not correct.

Thus, Option A is correct.

Note: In historical terms the bastille was built in Paris for defending the Eastern approach from the English attacks that could potentially occur during the hundred years war. Therefore a strong fortress that consisted of 8 towers was built in the city of Paris with the sole aim of protecting the gateway.