18 th Century Democratic Revolution

1. 18th Century Democratic Revolution In what ways did the French Revolution attempt to create an enlightened civilization? What impact did the tumult of Revolution have upon France, Europe, and Western Civilization?

2. 18th Century Political/Economic Context • What economic and political realities did the global economy create by the 18th century? • What impact did the mid 18th century wars have upon the European powers and their colonies? • American Revolution • What were the causes of the American Revolution? • What was the revolution’s significance for the era?

3. French Revolution • What was the political system and social structure of France in the “Ancien Regime” (period before the Revolution)? • How did crisis turn to revolution?

4. Revolutionary Course • Working with a partner create a pictorial timeline of the major events of the French Revolution: • Meeting of Estates General & Tennis Court Oath • Fall of the Bastille • Declaration of the Rights of Man • Women’s March on Versailles • Flight to Varennes • War with Austria/Prussia • Reign of Terror • Each event should have a picture, brief description of event, and a brief explanation of how it shaped the course of revolution. • When finished you will place in the drop folder on the shared drive (save your initial copies to your student folder)