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Survival Strategies of the French Directory (1795-1799): Historical Analysis on Threats and Resilience

This session on the French revolutionary period of 1793-1799 explores the reasons why the Directory managed to persevere from 1795 to 1799 amidst various threats. Topics covered include key personalities like Napoleon and Babeuf, events such as the Whiff of Grapeshot and Fructidor, and important reforms. Students will learn to analyze historical contexts, identify key arguments, and evaluate potential dangers faced by the Directory. The session emphasizes the importance of understanding power dynamics, political ideologies, and the impact of historical events.

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Survival Strategies of the French Directory (1795-1799): Historical Analysis on Threats and Resilience

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  2. Friday, 06 June 2014 Why did the Directory last so long? KI3: Radical Revolution 1793-1799.

  3. Friday, 06 June 2014 Session Aims • identify the reasons why the Directory was able to survive for so long • assess what threats there were to the Directory Events of 1789.

  4. Re-Cap • Match up the correct descriptions to the events of Thermidor.

  5. What is the most important reason for the survival of the Directory?

  6. Explain why the Directory was able to survive from 1795-1799. (12 Marks) • Key content (personalities, dates, ideas, events) • Napoleon • 1795 Whiff of Grapeshot (Vendemiaire) • Babeuf • Fructidor • Financial reform • Literacy • Connectives such as • Moreover Similarly • In contrast ..however… • Therefore • Other helpful words such as… • Absolutism Consent • Legitimate Power • Impact Consequence 12 Marks = 12 Minutes • Rules / Skills • Minimum words:400 Maximum words:650 • Use the explanation formula: statement – (connective) – factual detail • 3 arguments showing why Directory survived • 3 arguments showing threats to the Directory • Historiography (position of Rees, Parker) • Explain ‘why’ the question has been asked • Can the middle third of the essay identify the question set? www: ebi: T = target A = achieved

  7. How much of a threat were the Babeuf Plot and the Coup d’ etat of Fructidor 1797? • Babeuf Plot • Fructidor

  8. Create a timeline showing the dates of all Governments 1774 1815

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