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Chapter 11: The French Revolution
"Storming the Bastille" |
Introduction
In this chapter you have read
about one of the more important events of the French Revolution—the
storming of the Bastille prison. That one event had an important
impact on the French people at that time and for the overall
tide of the revolution. Although the Bastille itself no longer
stands in the heart of Paris, it has placed a lengthy legacy
on the history and culture of France. What exactly is that legacy?
What does the name Bastille mean today in France? To learn more
about its importance go to the Internet.
Destination Title: The
Symbols of the Republic and Bastille Day
Note: Clicking on the link above will launch a new browser window.
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Directions
Start at the The Symbols of the Republic and Bastille Day Web
site.
- Scroll down the Web page, reading and analyzing the information
about Bastille Day.
- Click in and explore the other links in the left margin.
Answer the following questions.
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