FHS 10th Global History (Maryurin & James)

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Unit 4: French Revolution
Dec. 11 Dec. 23, 2014

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FRENCH REVOLUTION UNIT MENU

The French Revolution was one of the most influential and significant events in World
History, the people of France rebelled against the rulers/regime, and it embodied an
entire new way of viewing the world and human society. Like the American Revolution
before it, the French Revolution was influenced by Enlightenment ideals, particularly
the concepts of popular sovereignty and inalienable rights. Although it failed to
achieve all of its goals and at times degenerated into a chaotic bloodbath, the
movement played a critical role in shaping modern nations by showing the world the
power inherent in the will of the people.

Learning Objectives and Skills:

1) I can use GREAT 8 & Close Reading strategies independently to aide in understanding of the French Revolution.
2) I can summarize primary and secondary sources in my own words and use the information I researched to support
my thesis/claim.
3) I can develop an independently created thesis and use reliable evidence to support my thesis.
4) I can identify and describe the causes and effects of the French Revolution.

C Layer Tasks
Basic knowledge, understanding. The student builds on his/her current level of core
information. Blooms Taxonomy: Knowledge

Minimum Points: 40

Points
Possibl
e

Maximum Points: 50

(** Assignments are mandatory)

**1) Read the Causes of the French Revolution 1 and answer the Tasks
questions 1-7 on a separate loose-leaf paper with your name, date and C Layer
assignment Number.

10

**2) Read the Causes of the French Revolution 2 and answer the Tasks

10

3) Read and complete the French People and Society & Three Estates p.1516.

10

questions 1-10 on a separate loose-leaf paper with your name, date and C Layer
assignment Number.

Teacher will be providing worksheet(s) in class.

4) Read and complete the Bankruptcy of the French Crown p.17.

Teacher will be providing worksheet(s) in class.

5) Photo Exhibit - Visit the Libert, Egalit, Fraternit: The French Revolution, a
History Wiz Exhibit. In this exhibit, there are 26 different images. View at least 10
images and read the caption/reading that corresponds to it. For your assignment,
choose 3 images and summarize how each image describes the causes of the French
Revolution. Be sure to include the name/description of each image you choose.

10

Teacher will be providing packet in class.

**8) QUIZ - French Revolution and Main Events.

Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/

7) DBQ - Read Documents 1-9 and answer each document-based question on a

separate loose-leaf paper with your name, date and C Layer assignment Number.

10

Source: http://www.historywiz.com/oldregime.htm

6) Create Flashcards for the following vocabulary words: absolutism, estates,

bourgeoisie, nobility, clergy, peasants, republic, estates-general, national assembly,
Tennis Court Oath, Great Fear, guillotine, Napoleon Bonaparte, Maximilien
Robespierre, Reign of Terror and coup detat.

Quiz will be given the week of Dec. 15

9) Writing Assignment - Linked to Assignment #1 Causes of French Revolution

1.
What was wrong with French society in 1789? Refer to sources A-D, use keywords and
your own knowledge in your answer. Answer in one paragraph.

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10

Points
Earned

Teacher
Initial/
Check

10) Poster - Design a poster to encourage members of third estate to campaign for
a fairer way. Include reasons why people were resentful of the rich on your poster.

10

You must complete 40 points in Layer C in order to move on to Layer B.

B Layer Tasks
Application or manipulation of the information learned in the C layer. Problem solving
or other higher level thinking tasks. Blooms Taxonomy: Application & Analysis
You must complete one of the following assignments below.
1) In the role of a member of the 3rd estate, write a typed one-page speech
explaining why the French political system needs to change. You must include five
dissatisfactions you have with the current regime (government). If you present, 5+
points.

4) In a short newspaper article of 3 paragraphs, describe the events of July 14,

1789 Storming of the Bastille. You can use details from the handouts, textbook, and
internet. You may also choose to write as a witness (first-person perspective) of the
events at the Bastille. If you present, 5+ points.

A Layer Tasks
Critical Thinking and Analysis. This layer requires the highest and most complex
thought. Blooms Taxonomy: Synthesis & Evaluation
You must complete one of the following assignments below.
1) ESSAY Do you think the French Revolution was inevitable (meant to happen)?
How might France be different today if the French Revolution had not taken place?

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25

Points
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e

30

30

Write a 4-paragraph Essay (HITT, 2 TIED, TRUE).

Outline and task provided in handout by teacher.

3) VIDEO - The 18th-century France was a world where the distance which
separates the rich from other citizens is growing daily. Hatred grows bitterer and the
state is divided into two classes: the greedy and insensitive, and murmuring
malcontents.

Teacher
Initial/
Check

25

Write a 4-paragraph Essay (HITT, 2 TIED, TRUE).

Outline and task provided in handout by teacher

2) ESSAY Using the documents from the C layer assignment #7 write a DBQ essay.

Points
Earned

25

Sources: http://oldsite.english.ucsb.edu/faculty/ayliu/research/around-1800/FR/

5) Newspaper Editorial - Write an editorial (opinion piece for the newspaper)

explaining why you support or do not support the French Revolution. You will need to
state your opinion and why you feel that way backed up with facts/evidence. Make
sure youre writing like you lived during the French Revolution! Your editorial should
be 2-3 paragraphs.

Teacher
Initial/
Check

Source: http://www.dandebat.dk/eng-hellig4.htm

3) Write a slogan that you think captures one of the central concerns of the French
revolutionaries. In two TIED paragraphs explain how your slogan represents the
concerns of the French people during the French Revolution.

Points
Earned

Source: http://bastille-day.com/biography

2) How did the slogan Liberty, Equality, Fraternity sum up the goals of the
French Revolution? Answer in a typed four-paragraph essay (HITT, 2 TIED, TRUE).

Points
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Do you believe this is the case within the United States in 2014? Why? Is the U.S.A.
destined (moving toward) for a revolution? Draw connections between 18th- century
France and the US today?

30

Use primary and secondary resources to support you argument either way!)
Source: http://occupiedmedia.us/2012/07/whos-afraid-of-the-french-revolution/

Final Unit Grade: ____________