an emperor is the absolute ruler of an empire

the Directory was the name given to the group who controlled France in the period following the French Revolution

a Consul is normally one of two or more leaders of a republic who share power between them

a dictatorship is another name for a country that is ruled by just one person with absolute power and authority

The rise of Napoleon and his fight for the new French Republic

History

In this unit, pupils analyse how European nations reacted to the French Revolution and its challenges to monarchy and social order. In the unit, ‘Women's suffrage: why did it take so long for women to get the vote in Britain?’, pupils will trace the long fight for democratic rights in Britain, building on the revolutionary ideas of equality and representation.

In ‘The Enlightenment: what was the Enlightenment?’, pupils explored the rise of new ideas about reason, liberty, and individual rights that challenged traditional authority. Building on this, the current unit examines how these Enlightenment ideas influenced Europe’s reactions to the French Revolution and its radical transformation of society and politics.

The French Revolution: How did Europe respond to the French Revolution?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

What word is given to a leader of a republic who shares power with another one or two leaders?

"... rise through the ranks of the French military slowly."

"... completely conquer Egypt with no problems." 

"... rise through the ranks of the French military quickly."

"... completely conquer Egypt after much difficulty."

Select the correct option to complete the following sentence: "Napoleon was able to ..."

Napoleon became general of the French Revolutionary Army.

Napoleon set up French 'sister' states, the Cisalpine and the Ligurian Republic.

Napoleon returned to France and seized power from the Directory.

Napoleon named himself 'First Consul' of the French Republic.

Put the following events into chronological order, starting with the earliest:

The general of the French Revolutionary Army

The group of elites who governed France after the French Revolution 

A type of government where one person has absolute power and authority

Match the terms with their correct definitions.

"... surrender to the British after the Battle of the Pyramids."

"... return to France from Egypt due to naval defeats and Parisian discontent."

"... bow down to the Directory's demands that he resign as general of the army."

Complete the following sentence: "Napoleon had initial success in Egypt but was forced to ..."

Which two of the countries below did Napoleon win victory over in northern Italy?

Who did Wolfe Tone go to for help in rebelling against British rule in Ireland?

Match these events with the year in which they occurred.

True or false: the French Revolution had no impact on Ireland.

In what year did the Irish Rebellion take place?

Who was a founder and leader of the United Irishmen, the group that rebelled against British rule in Ireland?

British cartoonists generally tried to portray the United Irishmen as... 

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Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The rise of Napoleon and his fight for the new French Republic

Lesson outcome

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This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.