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What was the purpose of the 1889 Exposition Universelle? Select TWO answers.
A. to celebrate Gustave Eiffel's contributions to engineering
B. to celebrate the anniversary of the French
C. to celebrate the construction of the Eiffel Tower
D. to display the work of France's popular artists
E. to display France's commitment to peace
F. to display France's advanced technology
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The purpose of the 1889 Exposition Universelle was primarily:
B. to celebrate the anniversary of the French Revolution (which occurred in 1789, making 1889 the centennial). C. to celebrate the construction of the Eiffel Tower (which was built as a centerpiece for the exposition).
These two answers capture the main objectives of the exposition.
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