SwitzerlandCanton de Vaud 22 · Canton of Vaud
What does 24 January commemorate in the canton of Vaud?
In the exam (French)
Que rappelle le 24 janvier dans le canton de Vaud ?
- aThe canton's entry into the Swiss ConfederationL'entrée du canton dans la Confédération
- bThe adoption of the current Constitution by the peopleL'adoption de la Constitution actuelle par le peuple
- cThe proclamation of Vaud's independenceLa proclamation de l'indépendance vaudoiseCorrect answer
- dThe first session of the Grand CouncilLa première séance du Grand Conseil
Why?
On 24 January 1798, the independence of Vaud was proclaimed and Bernese rule ended. This day is still celebrated in the canton, often with a meal of papet.
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