1789: The Year of Revolution
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A French Revolution documentary
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1789 - an overview
Introduction of overarching equiry question for the events of 1789; consider key events: The Estates General, Tennis Court Oath, Storming of the Bastille, The Grand Peur.
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Lesson 2: Why did the Estates General Fail?
Highlight key problems of the Estates General: voting procedure, attitude of Louis, ongoing financial problems.
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Lesson 3: Was the Tennis court oath a Revolutionary ACt?
Consider the events surrounding the declaration of the National Assembly and the Tennis Court Oath; consider who was to blame for the escalation of events.
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Lesson 5: Why do the French Celebrate Bastille Day?
Consider the significance of the storming of the Bastille.
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Lesson 6: The Great Fear and October Days
Consider the significance of the Great Fear
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