Download Crash Course World History: #29 The French Revolution

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Crash Course World History: #29 The French Revolution
Directions:
1. Preview the video viewing questions. Watch “Crash Course in World History: “The French Revolution. ” without
taking any notes.
2. Watch “Crash Course in World History: “The French Revolution. ” a second time. Pause the video as needed
so that you can answer the questions.
Crash Course World History:
The French Revolution
Questions:
1. Describe French Society during the 18th century? What were some of the problems they were
facing?
2. What is the Estates General? How was it unequal? What did the third estate do?
3. What is the Tennis Court Oath?
4. What was the women’s march? What was the result?
5. What does John Green say was the French Revolution really about?
6. Why was the French Revolution not really that revolutionary in its beginnings? What did the
people want?
7. What events happened to make the Revolution more radical?
8. Why did Louis invade Prussia? What were the consequences?
9. What was the Guillotine considered egalitarian?
10. What happened under the Reign of Terror? What changes did the Committee of Public Safety
make?
11. Was the French Revolution revolutionary? Why?
Questions for thought at the end of the video: You may use a separate sheet of paper.
A. What is the legacy of the French Revolution? Is it too soon to say? Why or Why not?