Overview of the French Revolution Lesson
Learning objectives
In this lesson, students will examine the causes and course of the French Revolution, from the financial crisis of the 1780s through to Napoleon's rise to power in 1799. They will explore how the collapse of the old political order produced a decade of competing governments, mass executions, and eventual military rule, gaining an understanding of why revolutionary change so often produces instability rather than the freedom it promised. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading, source analysis, and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.
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Option 1: Readings
Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:
Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:
Option 2: Source analysis
Step 1: Download a copy of the source analysis worksheet below:
Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the sources on the following web page:
Option 3: Internet research
Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.
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