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Read some of the worksheets that teachers have created - they are an excellent introduction to the French Revolution. You need Adobe Acrobat installed. |
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Causes of the French Revolution |
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An online version of two worksheets submitted by Miss Lavelle. A good introduction to the causes of the French Revolution. |
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Rise of Napoleon |
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Covering events leading to the rise of Napoleon. Online version of a worksheet submitted by Miss Lavelle. |
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| Brief summary |
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A useful overview of the
whole revolution from the Victorian Web. Links are available
to follow for further explanation. |
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Overview |
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Crib' sheet of the French
Revolution - one page with a short outline of the major events
of the French Revolution (from
Modern History sourcebook) |
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| Explanation |
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Good, introductory explanation
of the French Revolution. Another good place to begin research. |
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How did the British react in 1789? |
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Public Record Office snapshot
- using primary sources it encourages students to investigate
the British reaction to events. |
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Causes of the French Revolution |
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Interesting 'mind-map'
of the causes of the French Revolution, Probably too in-depth
for actual classroom use, but useful background. |
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| French
Revolution Home Page |
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A very informative collection
of links and information about the French Revolution. Some
of the links are not suitable for KS3, but there is much of use
here. |
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| The
French Revolution |
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A very detailed
summary of events. Examines the causes, the revolution itself
and the aftermath. A great deal of information! |
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| Revolution
sources |
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From the Modern History
Sourcebook. As with other topic areas, this site presents excellent
material. Link are available covering the lead-up, the Liberal
Revolution, the Radical Revolution and the consequences. |
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Spark notes on the French Revolution |
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From the world famous
Spark Notes an overview of the French Revolution together with
links to additional resources. Excellent pop-up glossary
that helps explain difficult terms. |
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| The
Haitian Revolution |
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A useful source of information
of the consequences of the French Revolution. The French,
as this site explains, touched of slave uprisings in the Caribbean.
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| French
Revolution Links |
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Excellent page to help
you go further - compiled by a University Professor, this page
offers links about the French Revolution together with a very
brief explanation. |