Lesson 3: The French Revolution

What societal conditions lead people to question authority?

Society is defined by how people interact with one another (socially, economically, politically). In the case of France in the late 18th Century, does that organization lead people to call for change, revolt, and take over?

Causes of the French Revolution - MOD

Who's in charge?

How is society organized? (classes?)

What is the economy like in the years leading up to the revolution?

Click or tap the icon for the reading.

"French Revolution"

Answer the questions provided in class or on classroom.

Women in the French Revolution

What rights did women have under the ancien regime?

How did the revolution create an opportunity for women?

Did women gain any rights as a result of the revolution?

Women in the French Revolution From the Salons to the Streets.pdf

As we discuss these slides, make notes about the causes and effects of the French Revolution. You will use these notes to complete the skills packet page below.

French Revolution

Cartoon Analysis

What people or objects do you see?

What do the people or objects symbolize?

What do you think is the artist's message?

Shared Drive

  1. Make a copy of the doc (right), rename it with your table number, and move it to the shared drive for our class.

  2. Follow the directions on the doc.

Events of the French Revolution

Background Quiz

"Causes of the French Revolution"

Document Analysis

Was the reign of terror justified?

Follow the directions in the PDF (or paper copy).

02 French Revolution DBQ.pdf

Skills Packet

What societal conditions lead people to question authority?

Use at least two examples from the Events of the French Revolution activity or DBQ.