Question

why did the storming of the bastille become a significant event in the collapse of the french monarchy?
it marked the beginning of negotiations between the king and revolutionaries.
it forced king louis xvi to surrender and leave france immediately.
it convinced the nobility to overthrow the monarchy and seize power.
it showed that the people were willing to use force against royal authority.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The Storming of the Bastille was an act of rebellion, not the start of negotiations. Eliminate.
• Option 2: King Louis XVI did not leave France immediately after the Bastille was stormed. Eliminate.
• Option 3: The nobility was part of the old regime; the storming was by the common people against royal authority, not the nobility overthrowing the monarchy. Eliminate.
• Option 4: The Storming of the Bastille was a violent act by the people against the royal - controlled Bastille, showing they were willing to use force against royal authority, which was a key step in the collapse of the monarchy.

Answer:

D. It showed that the people were willing to use force against royal authority.