Week 12:
The French Revolution
Unit Era: 1550 to 1850
Unit III
Lesson 6: The French Revolution BeginsL.G.1: I can describe the social divisions of France’s old order.L.G.2: I can trace the causes of the French Revolution.L.G.3: I can identify the reforms enacted by the National Assembly, including the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen.Lesson 7: A Radical PhaseL.G.1: I can explain why the French Revolution entered a more radical phase.L.G.2: I understand how radicals abolished the French monarchy.L.G.3: I can analyze the causes and course of the Reign of Terror.L.G.4: I can describe France under the Directory.L.G.5: I can Identify how the French Revolution changed life in France. Lesson 8: The Age of NapoleonL.G.1: I can describe how Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power.L.G.2: I can explain the impact of Napoleon and the Napoleonic Wars.L.G.3: I can identify the reasons for Napoleon’s fall from power.L.G.4: I understand how the Congress of Vienna tried to restore order to Europe.
Assigned Readings
Make sure you know the vocabulary terms on the right, as you may be quizzed on them this week.
- Estates
- Bourgeoisie
- Tennis Court Oath
- Jacobin
- Suffrage
- Reign of Terror
- Guillotine
- Nationalism
- Guerilla Warfare
- Congress of Vienna
The French Revolution: Chaos
MSDE II.A.2 | Compare the causes, character, and consequences of the American and French Revolutions Opener: Philosophy | The Ethics of Revolution
At what point is overthrowing a government ethical, considering all the violence a revolution usually entails?
Opener: Jacques-Louis David Artwork (in notes)
What do you think will happen in the French Revolution based on Jacques-Louis David's artwork?
Lesson: The Causes of the French Revolution
I. Notes: The Causes of the French Revolution
Closing: Historical Scales | Pity for a King
On a scale of 1-10 rate your empathy level for Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette. In your rating consider their relationship to the French people vs. what was expected of monarchs at the time of their reign.
Explain why you choose your rating.
Resources | The French Revolution
HEIGHTS OF LEADERSChart | Height of World Leaders
Weird History | Guillotine
Napoleon Bonaparte: Order
MSDE II.A.2 | Compare the causes, character, and consequences of the American and French Revolutions Opener: Great Race | The Height of Napoleon
(Notes) How tall was Napoleon compared to other famous people?
According to Britannica, the average height of a nineteenth century French man was between 5'2" and 5'6"
Lesson: The Consequences of the French Revolution
I. Notes: The Reign of Terror and the Reign of Napoleon
II. (Extension) Weird History | What It Was Like to Witness the Guillotine
Closing: Personal Opinion | Weather to Avoid
Which historical weather phenomenon would you least want to experience?
79: the volcanic eruption that spelled disaster for Pompeii?
1274: the typhoons that battered the Mongol ships trying to invade Japan?
1812: the Russian winter that crippled Napoleon's forces?
1816: [ The Year Without a Summer ] due to a volcanic eruption in Indonesia
Resources | Napoleon and the Congress of Vienna
Thursday: Unit III Thematic Chart
All of Unit III Learning GoalsOpener: Open Notes Quiz | Unit III: Absolutism and Revolution
Complete the Open Notes Quiz using your notes from the last three weeks, reflective of Unit II. You may not use other tools to complete the quiz, including other tabs on your laptop.
- Lesson: Thematic Chart | Unit III: Absolutism and Revolution
Complete the thematic chart in class to review what you learned in this unit. Your grade is based on participation, focus, and a completed chart that reflects the information on the chart created by your classmates.
- Closing: Grade | Thematic Chart
Have your thematic charts out for grading purposes
If you have further questions now is the time to ask
TED-Ed | How to Study
What Did You Learn?
All of Unit III Learning Goals- Opener: Study | Unit III: Absolutism and Revolution
- Lesson: MW10-MW12 [ Test ] Unit III - Absolutism and Revolution
You will take the test in Schoology. The Unit III test is thirty questions based on information related to MW10: Absolutism, MW11: The Enlightenment and American Revolution, and MW12: The French Revolution
- Closing: Introduce Unit IV: The Industrial Revolution (1750-1914)
Friday: Veteran's Day
No School Today- Opener: Holiday Origins | Veteran's Day
Why is Veteran's Day observed on November 11th every year?
- Lesson: Holiday Significance | Veteran's Day
Veteran's Day honors the more than 19 million men and women who have served in the U.S. military.
Extend some warm regards to a veteran in your life
- Closing: Holiday Observation | Veteran's Day
You don't have school today.
[ YouTube] CCWH 1.29 - The French Revolution
[ YouTube ] CCEH 1.22 - Napoleon
Essential Question(s) 1750 to 1890
How difficult is it to Overthrow an Established Idea or System?
MSDE Objective(s) | Students will analyze how the interregional spread of political ideas such as self-government and liberty in Europe and America served as a catalyst for global changes by:
II.A.2 | Comparing the causes, character, and consequences of the American and French Revolutions (GOV, SIO)