Groups began to speak out and arm themselves in revolt against their King. In a search for ammunition, the Storming of the Bastille was the first in a series of victories for the revolutionaries.
An extremely bloody civil war eventually turned into war with neighboring countries, and many government officials were executed at the guillotine, including the King.
A young general in multiple campaigns named Napoleon Bonaparte returned to Paris to lead a coup against the newly formed government, and name himself the leader of France.
- Discussed the influence of the American Revolution and Enlightenment on the French people
- Evaluated the 3 tiers of French society
- Learned about Marie Antoinette, King Louis XVI, and Napoleon
- Heard about the invention of the guillotine
- Felted our own tricolour flags
- Added to our History Notebooks
Optional Extension Activities:
- A fun music video quickly reviewing the French Revolution through Napoleon. This topic is impossible to cover without mention of the very bloody nature of the French Revolution. Therefore, there is a bit of (cartoon) violence in this video that you should be aware of.
- Crash Course World History has an episode devoted to the French Revolution. This one is best for older students as it goes into greater depth.
- Storming of the Bastille online puzzle
Assignment:
- Read cards 28&29 covering the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark Expedition
- Review your timeline!
