a revolution is the forcible overthrow of a government, a great or complete change

the Enlightenment was a movement in the 1600s and 1700s that promoted the use of reason and questioned authority

a republic is a country without a king or queen

in this lesson, absolute refers to a monarch's absolute power meaning they don’t have to answer to anyone for their action

a colony is an area under the control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country

The impact of the French Revolution in the Atlantic world

History

A study of the Enlightenment is crucial to undertanding the huge changes that were about to take place in modern Europe. This will allow pupils to understand the roots of the Industrial Revolution 

Pupils will have an understanding of the power of new ideas as informed by their studies of the Renaissance 

The Enlightenment: what was the Enlightenment?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

The founders of the French Republic founded their new country along similar lines to the Americans, calling for freedom, {{ }} and fraternity.

Which European monarchies fought against the new French republic?

The Caribbean island known as Saint-Domingue was a __________ colony.

Enslaved Africans, European settlers, free people of African and Taíno origin

Free people of African and Taino origin alongside European settlers

Enslaved Africans alongside free people of African and Taino origin

Which of these statements best describes the population of Saint-Domingue in the 1790s?

The leader of the Haitian Revolution was Touissaint {{ }}.

The Haitian revolution did inspire other enslaved peoples to rise up and revolt in other Caribbean islands such as Jamaica and...

Who had the French government spent large amounts of money supporting in the 1770s and early 1780s?

In France, the peasants were required to pay the {{ }}, whereas nobles and the clergy were not.

Aware of his country's debts, he was careful not to overspend.

He spent a great deal, holding lavish banquets at Versailles.

Louis spent cautiously and continued to reduce his spending.

Which of these statements best describes Louis XVI's approach to spending?

To which 'estate' did the ordinary commoners of France belong?

A group of nobles that met regularly to advise the king.

A parliament that sat in order to make laws and raise taxes.

A gathering of representatives from all of French society.

A group of commoners who broke away to form their own assembly.

Which of these best describes the Estates-General?

When Louis and Marie Antoinette were executed in January 1793 it created a {{ }} in France.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Adult supervision required

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