For which event was the Eiffel Tower built?
1889 Universal Exposition in Paris
The Coronation of Queen Victoria
The French Revolution
The Great Exhibition
Answer
The Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 Universal Exposition in Paris. The Eiffel Tower was the centerpiece of the exposition and was meant to symbolize the progress and modernity of France. The tower was a controversial project at the time, but it has since become one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.
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