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Why is the Bastille named the Bastille?
The Bastille was originally named Bastille Saint-Antoine and located at 232 Rue (street) Saint Antoine. So it was named after it's location. It was built as a fort during the 100 Years War as...
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What was the Bastille?
A former fortress in Paris, France that was built between 1370 and 1383. It was in use as a prison and became a focal point in the French Revolution.*improved by cheetah1022*The Bastille was a...
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The fall of Bastille?
french revolution
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What happened in Bastille?
The people stormed the Bastille killing 7 people and took weapons to arm themselves against the King. There was a rumor that the King was going to kill all of them.
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What does the Bastille represent?
The Bastille was a prison in Paris. In 1789 it was seen as a symbol of all that was wrong with the Old Regime, so on June 14, 1789 a mob broke into it. There were only about a dozen inmates, but it...