![FRENCH REVOLUTION AND NAPOLEON - CP<br />CHAPTER 23 (pages 570 – 596)<br />STANDARDS<br />WHII.3 Summarize the important causes and events of the French Revolution. (H, C, E)Causes:A. the effect of Enlightenment political thought B. the influence of the American RevolutionC. economic troubles and the rising influence of the middle classD. government corruption and incompetenceEvents:A. the role of the Estates General and the National AssemblyB. the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789 C. the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen D. the execution of Louis XVI in 1793E. the TerrorF. the rise and fall of Napoleon G. the Congress of ViennaWHII.4 Summarize the major effects of the French Revolution. (H)A. its contribution to modern nationalism and its relationship to totalitarianism B. the abolition of theocratic absolutism in France C. the abolition of remaining feudal restrictions and obligationsD. its support for the ideas of popular sovereignty, religious tolerance, and legal equality<br />PURPOSE<br />The purpose of this unit is to learn about the causes of the French Revolution which were based in the Enlightenment, and the impact the revolution had on both France, Europe, and eventually the world. Students will also study how Napoleon was able to rise to power, his effects on France and Europe, and his eventually defeat. Later on students will be able to make connections to the Congress of Vienna and the conflicts in Europe that led to warfare.<br />GOALS AND OBJECTIVES<br />Students will know, understand, and be able to explain the significance of the French Revolution, its roots in the Enlightenment and the ways in which it changed how Europe functioned politically.<br />IMPACT<br />The changes made during the French Revolution led to many revolutions that spread throughout Europe and altered or eliminated absolute monarchies. Napoleon’s conquests and eventual fall led to the set-up alliance system and a new method of resolving multi-national conflicts. This alliance system combined with the rise in nationalism led to World War I.<br />VOCABULARY<br />Old Regime –<br />Three Estates –<br />Bourgeoisie –<br />Louis XVI –<br />Marie Antoinette –<br />Estates – General –<br />National Assembly –<br />Tennis Court Oath –<br />Great Fear –<br />Declaration of the Rights of Man –<br />Legislative Assembly –<br />Limited Monarchy –<br />Guillotine –<br />Maximilien Robespierre –<br />Committee of Public Safety –<br />Reign of Terror –<br />Napoleon –<br />Coup d’etat –<br />Plebiscite –<br />Lycees –<br />Concordat –<br />Napoleonic Code –<br />Continental System –<br />Battle of Trafalgar –<br />Peninsular War –<br />Scorched Earth Policy –<br />Klemens von Metternich –<br />Congress of Vienna –<br />Balance of Power –<br />Legitimacy –<br />Concert of Europe –<br />FOCUSING QUESTIONS<br />,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/frenchrevolutionandnapoleonunitoutline2010-100916062400-phpapp01/85/french-revolution-and-napoleon-unit-outline-2010-1-320.jpg)
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French Revolution and Napoleon: Events and Causes
- 2. Why did the National Assembly form?
- 3. What as the purpose of the Declaration of the Rights of Man?
- 4. How did the Reign of Terror affect France?
- 5. What circumstances lead to the Napoleon’s rise to power?
- 6. Did Napoleon’s reforms adhere to Enlightenment ideals? Why or why not?
- 7. How did Napoleon attempt to make an empire? What caused him to fail?
- 8. What happened at the Congress of Vienna?
- 9. What were the causes of the French Revolution?
- 10. How was Napoleon’s rise to power a result of the French Revolution/Reign of Terror?
- 12. Three Estates
- 13. Bourgeoisie
- 14. Louis XVI
- 15. Marie Antoinette
- 19. Great Fear
- 20. Declaration of the Rights of Man
- 22. Limited Monarchy
- 23. Guillotine
- 25. Committee of Public Safety
- 26. Reign of Terror
- 27. Napoleon
- 28. Coup d’etat
- 29. Plebiscite
- 30. Lycees
- 31. Concordat
- 32. Napoleonic Code
- 35. Peninsular War
- 39. Balance of Power
- 40. Legitimacy
- 42. Why did the National Assembly form?
- 43. What as the purpose of the Declaration of the Rights of Man?
- 44. How did the Reign of Terror affect France?
- 45. What circumstances lead to the Napoleon’s rise to power?
- 46. Did Napoleon’s reforms adhere to Enlightenment ideals? Why or why not?
- 47. How did Napoleon attempt to make an empire? What caused him to fail?
- 48. What happened at the Congress of Vienna?
- 49. What were the causes of the French Revolution?
- 50. How was Napoleon’s rise to power a result of the French Revolution/Reign of Terror?