The French Revolution began in 1789 with the storming of this building and ended in 1799 after succeeding to overthrow the absolute monarchy in France.
- The Tuileries Palace
- The Conciergerie
- The Bastille prison
- The Sorbonne
Answer
The correct answer is C) The Bastille prison.
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