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What is "le 14 juillet" called in English ?
Bastille Day
When is France's National Day ? (in French)
Le 14 juillet
Where is "le 14 juillet" celebrated in France ?
Everywhere, in all towns, villages...
If you were in Paris on "le 14 juillet", what would you see ?
Military marches, fireworks
To get the best experience at seeing the military marches of "le 14 juillet" where should you be in Paris ?
On the Champs-Elysées, near the Arc-de-Triomphe
How do you say "a public holiday" in French ?
un jour férié
Name one public holiday (in French). "le 14 juillet" is not allowed.
Noël, le nouvel an, Pâques, le 1er mai, le 8 mai, l'Ascension, la Pentecôte, l'Assomption, la Toussaint, le 11 novembre
What was the Bastille ?
A prison, a fortress
When did the French Revolution start ? (in French)
le 14 juillet 1789
Who was the King of France in 1789 ?
Louis XVI
How did the King die ?
He was guillotined.
Why were the people unhappy with the King at the time ?
One of : because the King had absolute power, because of high taxes, because of high food prices.
Who started the Revolution ?
300 people who took over the Bastille.
What is the government style of France now ? Hint : it is not a monarchy
A Republic
How do you say "a public bal" in French ?
un bal populaire
