Question

How did the marseillaise become the national anthem ​

Answer 1

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La Marseillaise got its name because it was sung by volunteer troops from Marseille who marched in Paris. Then it became very popular during the French Revolution and was adopted as the national anthem in 1795 making it France's first national anthem.

Answer 2

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Explanation: Originally entitled “Chant de guerre de l'armée du Rhin” (“War Song of the Army of the Rhine”), the anthem came to be called “La Marseillaise” because of its popularity with volunteer army units from Marseille. ... The Convention accepted it as the French national anthem in a decree passed on July 14, 1795.