Section 1 Revolution Threatens the French King A. Perceiving Cause and Effect As you read about the dawn of revolution in France, write notes to answer questions about the causes of the French Revolution. How did each of the following contribute to the revolutionary mood in France? 1. The three estates 2. Enlightenment ideas 3. Economic crisis 4. Weak leadership How did each of the following events lead to the French Revolution? 5. Meeting of the Estates-General 6. Establishment of the National Assembly 7. Tennis Court Oath 8. Storming of the Bastille B. Analyzing Information On the back of this paper, briefly explain why a Great Fear swept through France. The French Revolution and Napoleon 37
Section 2 Revolution Brings Reform and Terror A. Recognizing Facts and Details As you read about the events of the French Revolution, answer the questions about the time line. 1789 Aug. National Assembly adopts Declaration of the Rights of Man. 1. What are some rights this document guarantees French citizens? 1790 National Assembly reforms status of church. 2.What caused the peasants to oppose many of these reforms? 1791 Sept. National Assembly hands power to Legislative Assembly. 3. What political factions made up the Legislative Assembly? 1792 April Legislative Assembly declares war on Austria. 4. What did European monarchs fear from France? Aug. Parisians invade Tuileries and imprison royal family. Sept. Parisian mobs massacre more than 1,000 prisoners. 5. What effects did the September Massacre have on the government? 1793 Jan. July 1794 July 1795 Ex-king Louis XVI is executed. Robespierre leads Committee of Public Safety; Reign of Terror begins. Robespierre is executed; Reign of Terror ends. National Convention adopts new constitution. 6.What was the stated aim of Robespierre and his supporters? 7.What were some consequences of the Reign of Terror? B. Using Context Clues On the back of this paper, identify each group below and its position during the French Revolution. émigrés sans-culottes Jacobins 38 Unit 5, Chapter
Section 3 Napoleon Forges an Empire A. Perceiving Cause and Effect As you read about Napoleon, note the goals and results of some of his actions. Actions Goal(s) Result(s) 1. Establishment of national bank and efficient tax-collection system 2. Enacting Napoleonic Code of law 3. Sending troops to Saint Domingue 4. Selling Louisiana Territory to the United States 5. Waging Battle of Trafalgar B. Using Context Clues On the back of this paper, write a brief explanation of how Napoleon gained power in France. Use the terms coup d état and plebiscite. The French Revolution and Napoleon 39
Section 4 Napoleon s Empire Collapses A. Perceiving Cause and Effect As you read about Napoleon s downfall, write notes in the chart to explain how each action contributed to his final defeat. 1. Ordered a blockade to prevent trade and communication between Great Britain and other European nations 2. Sent an army to invade Portugal and began the Penisular War 3. In June 1812, invaded Russia with his Grand Army 4. Entered Moscow on September 14, 1812, and stayed in the ruined city for five weeks 5. Raised another army and fought the Battle of Leipzig 6. Escaped Elba, reclaimed title of emperor, and fought Battle of Waterloo B. Recognizing Main Ideas On the back of this paper, briefly describe the final defeat of Napoleon using the terms Hundred Days and Waterloo. 40 Unit 5, Chapter
Section 5 The Congress of Vienna Convenes A. Identifying Supporting Ideas As you read about the meeting of the Congress of Vienna, fill in the diagram below. Members and Representatives Goals Congress of Vienna Actions Taken Legacy Short-term: Long-term: B. Using Context Clues On the back of this paper, briefly explain Klemens von Metternich s efforts to create peace and stability in Europe. Use the terms balance of power and Concert of Europe in your explanation. The French Revolution and Napoleon 41
Global history 10 Assignment: Napoleon timeline Make a timeline of Napoleon s career from 1795 to his downfall in 1815 at Waterloo. At a minimum, your timeline should contain at least 9 events. (You may have more.) The timeline should go in your notebook. For this assignment, we will use 2 pages of your notebook, facing each other. Begin your timeline with his defense of the National Convention (1795). End with the fall of Napoleon at Waterloo (1815) The rest is up to you! For each event, make a 1-2-sentence description of what the event is about. Point value: 12 points
Global History 10 Chapter Review sheet Test format: multiple choice, fill in the blank, a map reading exercise. Estates general First Estate Second Estate Third Estate Enlightenment principles National assembly slogan of the French Revolution Reign of Terror Napoleon s accomplishments and effects Louis XVI Marie Antoinette bourgeoisie Continental system Great Britain guillotine Bastille right wing left wing Great Fear Marat Robespierre Tennis Court oath Peninsular War Hundred Days Waterloo Elba Klemens von Metternich accomplishments of the Congress of Vienna Spain, France, Austria (at time of the Congress) Who was in the Holy Alliance? legitimacy