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Why was the Bastille considered to be a symbol of royal power?
  1. The king used it as his residence at Versailles
  2. The king used it as his residence in Paris
  3. The king used it to store religious and political relics and other valuables
  4. It housed political prisoners
Explanation
Answer - D - The Bastille was considered to be a symbol of royal power because it had been used to house political prisoners.

Key Takeaway: The Bastille was built during the Hundred Years’ War, to create a fortress to protect the royal palace and the east side of Paris. After the war, it was reopened as a huge prison and execution site. Louis XIII was the very first king to send prisoners to the Bastille.
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