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Learn about the origins of the French Revolution through Cornell notes setup, guided questions, and extra credit opportunities. Explore topics such as social inequality, financial crisis, bad harvests, and more. Access a video on the revolution's causes.
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(L78) Set up for Cornell Notes HW - GBQs & Extra Credit for notes on R77 • GBQs (2)_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ • EXTRA CREDIT • Q&A (2) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ • Summary (4-5 sent) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10/9/13 (R79) Notes- Revolution Unfolds Ch. 3 pgs. 111-113
I. Causes of French Revolution Expensive wars A. Social inequality B. Financial Crisis - Debt C. Bad harvests - rising food costs (inflation) Costs of royal court Louis XVI Marie Antoinette Palace of Versailles
II. Meeting of the Estates General A. May 1, 1789- King calls meeting to discuss crisis 1. Traditional EG Rules: a. Each estate met separately in own room b. Each estate had 1 vote B. 3rd Estate demanded new rules: 1. All estates meet in 1 room 2. Each person has a vote C. New rules NOT accepted!
III. Revolution Begins A. 3rd Est. protests and becomes National Assembly (NA) - 2 days later liberal clergy and nobles joined NA 1. Declared itself FRA’s TRUE REPRESENTATIVE BODY! B. June 20, 1789- NA forced to meet in an indoor tennis court. 1. Tennis Court Oath: Members promised to continue meeting until a new constitution was written.
(L76) Writing Practice Causes of French Revolution What are the causes of the French Revolution? Explain each cause and give a CONCRETE example for each. • Write in complete sentences and in paragraph form (6-8 sentences). Use notes on R79 to assist you. • KEY WORDS TO USE: • Social Inequality • Estates system • Inequitable tax system • Bad Harvest • Rise in food cost • Inflation • Financial Crisis • War Debt • Cost of royal court