The development of democracy in Western Europe took two distinct paths. Under one model, monarchs gained authority from the lords to become absolute and gradually ceded power to commoners. In the other archetype monarchs gained complete authority over their nations and refused to relinquish their power except by revolution. This next unit will examine the development of England and France from Medieval countries to modern, democratic, nation-states.
We have seen how the English ideal that the people should play a major role in the government influenced the French political philosophers of the Enlightenment. With discontent arising in the Old Regime in France, it would only take a momentous event or spark to set off a revolution in France. The revolution that would take place would change the course of World History and set a new course for the world's future.
Following the French Revolution the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815) would try to restore order and peace to Europe. They tried to control the continent with an iron hand and erase the memory of the recent French Revolution. However, the forces released by the revolution in the end would be too strong for this international agency to control.
Stage 1 of French Revolution simulation: Life in the Ancien RegimeContinue simulation PPT: Lecture-Economic Issues
Begin Simulation Part #2: Convocation of the Estates General: Speeches by King, responses by 3 estates, king's decision
Continue reading France 1789-1799 (there are questions on the packet)
Write a 2/3rds of a page about your experience in the simulation today. How were the classes different, what did you learn, and how do you think this reflected France before the revolution? Do you think it reflects the situation in America at all?
Start Reading French Revolution Packet 1789-1799.
Mon
10/19
Debrief Simulation part 2 (clergy, nobles, and royal family come dressed).
PPT: Lecture
Tennis Court Oath & National Assembly Making a new constitution
Continue Trial Prep: Witness papers due 11/2
Continue 1789-1799 French Revolution packet
Wed
10/21
PPT continued: The legislative assembly, the political spectrum, Stage 1 of the Revolution and the fall of King Louis/Video: Marie Antoinette Discussion: Declaration of Rights of Women & women in history
Trial Lawyers meet at tutorial with Mr. Davey on Friday. If you haven't already, Print Out Trial of Maximillien Robespierre. Make sure you read it through. Witness biographies are due 11/2. This is an important part of your grade so please work hard. Trial is 11/3
Do questions (only don't need to mark up) on the French Revolution 1789-1799 (Due next Monday)
If you were confused by the lecture today please read this French Republic
Each of the four world history classes will have an essay test for the French Revolution. To improve on the last test, please print out and reflect on the following
Witness biographies are due next Monday. Make sure your biography focuses on who you are and your significance in the trial. Don't forget to list your sources in Chicago Manual of Style (turrabian) format. Use noodlebib.
Do Liberty Must Prevail Packet for Friday
Wed
10/28
Lecture: End of the Terror, Directory and start Napoleon
Video:Danton
Do Napoleon Packet for Monday. Do the questions only. This is in lieu of the textbook for this section.
Prep for trial on Tuesday Come dressed it is 50 points!
Witness and defendant bios due Monday.
Do Liberty Must Prevail Packet(do the questions too).
Fri
10/30
Finish Danton
Napoleon Wksht due Wednesday
Jury/Judge/Bailiff Papers due one week after trial...don't procrastinate, get it done early.
Prep for trial on Tuesday Come dressed it is 50 points!
Witness and defendant bios due Monday also.
Finish the Napoleon Packet for Monday. Do the questions only. This is in lieu of the textbook for this section.
Mon
11/2
Lecture: the Directory and Rise & Fall of Napoleon Video Napoleon-->take notes Video: Napoleon at Austerlitz
PPT: Napoleon's Fall and the results of Napoleon and the French Revolution
Read Trafalgar article for Thursday, you MUST take cornell notes.
Study for Test.
Prep for trial on Tuesday Come dressed it is 50 points!
Test Moved to Monday (details later)
Wed
11/4
Trial of Robespierre
Reminder: Jury/Judge/Bailiff Papers due next Wednesday.
Jury and bailiff, this is help for the trial write-up which is due one week from the trial's end.
Read Trafalgar article, you MUST take cornell notes. It is extra credit: Due Friday
