"Let them eat cake" are the famous words attributed to Marie Antoinette, but what really caused the French Revolution? The unit plan provides 20 lessons including the worksheets needed for a complete study of the French Revolution. Young historians receive direct instruction, work in small groups, and complete hands-on activities to learn the causes and the effects of the French Revolution.   

Concepts

european history, french history, the french revolution

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Transfer the information provided in the unit plan into a PowerPoint presentation 
• Have learners complete some activities in small groups to enhance their engagement

Classroom Considerations

• The topic of violence during the French revolution may not be suitable for all ages 

Pros

• The unit plan provides all the lessons and worksheets needed to complete the unit
• Lessons are aligned to common core standards 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.4 RH.9-10.6 RH.9-10.7 RH.9-10.8 RH.9-10.9 RST.11-12.7