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Clearly explain 3 causes of the French Revolution.
Before the French Revolution, the French nobility argued that it operated to hold together the nation and social order. Does Abbé Sieyès agree with this idea? Why or why not? Use the text: "What Is the Third Estate?"
Summarize the complaints Abbé Sieyès makes regarding the nobility. Use the text: "What Is the Third Estate?"
Imagine that you are a French person reading Abbé Sieyès' pamphlet in early 1789, just before the meeting of the Estates-General. As a member of the nobility, how might you react? How might you react as a member of the Third Estate? Explain your answer. Use the text: "What Is the Third Estate?
Why did Louis XVI call a meeting of the Estates-General in May 1789? Use: The Causes of the French Revolution PowerPoint;
Explain why a debate over voting occurred in the Estates General. How was the voting issue resolved? Use: The Causes of the French Revolution PowerPoint;
Identify the National Assembly and explain why it was created. Briefly explain the significance of the Tennis Court Oath. Did the members of the National Assembly have the right to make such demands? Why or why not? Use: The Causes of the French Revolution PowerPoint;
Identify and explain the significance of each of the following events in the French Revolution. Use: The French Revolution Moderate Phase PowerPoint and your eBook pages 492-494 for the events below.
Fall of the Bastille
Great Fear
Women's march to Versailles
What were the initial goals of the Revolutionaries and what changes were made by the National Assembly in France to achieve these goals? Use: The French Revolution Moderate Phase PowerPoint
Why did a war breakout in Europe among France, Austria, and Prussia in 1792? Why were French armies failing by August of 1792? Use: The French Revolution Moderate Phase PowerPoint and your
Part 2: French Revolution Reign of Terror Document Questions
Instructions:
Open the Execution of the King and the Reign of Terror Reading. Use the reading, to answer the following questions based on the primary sources and information provided.
Materials:
Execution of the King and the Reign of Terror reading
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How did the war abroad affect the revolutionaries' behavior? Explain.
What was the slogan of the French Revolution? Name at least 3 things radicals did after taking control of the Assembly.
13, Using Sources, A and B, what kind of relationship did Louis have with his family? b) Explain how you reached your answer.
How does the writer of Source C present Louis in a negative way? Explain. Now read Source D. How does this writer present Louis in a more positive way? Explain. How would you account for the differences between the accounts?
Look at Source F; this is a sketch produced shortly after Louis's execution. Describe the sketch in detail.
Read the section Terror and Danger Grip France. Explain why the Committee of Public Safety was created and why the Reign of Terror resulted.
Read the section The Convention and De-Christianization. How did De- Christianization change France? Do believe this change was positive or negative? Why?
Read the sections Terror and Danger Grip France, The Convention and De-Christianization and Robespierre "the Incorruptible," and Sources G and H. Explain whether the actions taken by Robespierre and the Committee promoted the original ideals of the Revolution or went against them. You may wish to review the Moderate Phase of the French Revolution PowerPoint in Canvas or Chapter 16 in your eBook if you are unfamiliar with the original goals of the French Revolution.
Look at Source I, which of the accounts of causes of execution seems to be the most ridiculous? Explain. Read Source J, do you think there is any truth behind Dr. Beaurieux's account? Why?
Read the Terror Continues. Why did the Reign of Terror end? Was Robespierre to blame for the Terror? Explain