The French Revolution/Crash Course World History

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

9

Overview

John Green examines the French Revolution and gets into how and why it differed from the American Revolution. Was it the serial authoritarian regimes? The guillotine? The Reign of Terror? All of this and more contributed to the French Revolution not being quite as revolutionary as it could have been. France endured multiple constitutions, the heads of state literally rolled, and then they ended up with a megalomaniacal little emperor by the name of Napoleon. But how did all of this change the world, and how did it lead to other, more successful revolutions around the world? Watch this video and find out. Spoiler alert: Marie Antoinette never said, "Let them eat cake." Sorry.

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Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 9 - World History

SS10.WH.7

Describe the impact of the French Revolution on Europe, including political evolution, social evolution, and diffusion of nationalism and liberalism.

UP:SS10.WH.7

Vocabulary

  • French Revolution
  • political evolution
  • social evolution
  • nationalism
  • liberalism
  • American Revolution

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Describe the impact of the French Revolution on political and social thought.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Analyze historical and political thoughts and actions using primary resources such as literature and visual art.
  • Analyze the role of key components in a historical situation using primary resources including literature, visual art, and maps.
  • Compare and contrast the thoughts, actions, and motives of historical groups.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • The French Revolution had a significant impact on political and social thought.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

CUSTOM

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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