Question

On July 14, 1789 a mob of people stormed a prison that held political prisoners, revolting against the injustices of the governing party. In which country did this occur?
a. France
b. England
c. America
d. Russia

Answer 1

Answer:

a. France

Explanation:

This description refers to the storming of the Bastille. This took place on the afternoon of July 14, 1789. The Bastille was a medieval fortress that was used as a political prison and was considered to represent the royal authority of France. The event is considered the first true act of the French Revolution, and it had an enormous impact on the minds of revolutionaries all over the world.

Answer 2

France. The prison was the Bastille, the Event was the French Revolution, and the Ruling Party was the aristocracy.