Choose the correct answer

……………. was the symbol of “Royal Despotism” in France.

a) The Palace of Versailles was a large and lavish court commissioned by Louis XIV. It symbolised the out-of-touch Royalty to the fullest. While the French folk starved and craved for bread, lavish celebrations were held at the Palace and drinks and food was abundantly dispensed to the nobility.

b) is incorrect. The prison of Bastille was the ultimate symbol of the French Revolution, as it was stormed and broken by an angry mob on 14 July, 1789.

c) is incorrect. Paris Commune refers to the forces that imposed martial law during the attack by Prussia and were responsible for the September Massacre.

d) is incorrect. Estates General was the body convened by the king, which consisted of a representative from the three estates to guide and direct the king during monarchical days.