Which famous fortress's fall is linked to Desmoulins' actions?
Bastille
Fortress of Louisbourg
Maginot Line
Château de Vincennes
Answer
The Bastille, an infamous symbol of oppression, fell on July 14, 1789, a pivotal moment in the French Revolution. This event is closely associated with the actions of Camille Desmoulins, a radical journalist. Following his passionate speech at the Palais-Royal, Desmoulins urged Parisians to storm the Bastille, igniting a revolutionary fervor that would reshape France's political landscape and influence the course of history.
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