Lesson on Friday, February 17, 2017

Aim: What led to the storming of the Bastille, and therefore, to the start of the French Revolution?

Bell Ringer:  Review Journal 76.

Objectives:

1.Students will analyze the extent to which the Enlightenment impacted the French Revolution.

2.Students will summarize the causes, events and effects of the French Revolution including the rule of Napoleon.

Agenda:

1. Bell Ringer (10 min)

2. Complete concept Map and The Enlightenment note-taking guide presentations. (rest of class)

3. Have students complete the note-taking guide as each group presents their designated topic.

This political cartoon will be on the French Revolution exam. Please review the questions below the cartoon. Also, do your own research about other "Napoleon political cartoons" on google and add "meaning" to titles of other cartoons. 

1.Why are the scepter, or staff, and the glove shown falling from Napoleon’s hands? What do they represent?

2.At which of the following times was this cartoon most likely drawn?

a.               After Napoleon’s defeat in Russia

b.               As he claimed victory after victory in Europe

c.               At the beginning of his military career

d.               When he was crowned Emperor of the French

3.What is the cartoonist trying to show by including Russian buildings on the lower right in the cartoon?

Home Learning: Read over your French Revolution study guide (notes) and study guide on the blog. 

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If you have not completed that last box of your study guide, here are the pages. Read and complete before Tuesday's exam.