The French Revolution
Melanie Wiancko
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In this six-week course, students will learn about the events that caused and occurred during the French Revolution.
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The French Revolution was a time of turmoil and great change in France. From a corrupt royal family fleeing their city to the collapse of their monarchy, this revolution proved that the will of the people can change a country. In this six-week course, we will break down the details of the French Revolution and look at how riots, scandals, and corruption completely transformed France's political system. This class is designed for students who want to have an academic learning space that is...
6 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1(Pre-1789): The Causes of the French RevolutionThe Financial Crisis, The Estates General, The Three Estates System, Diamond Necklace AffairWeek 2Lesson 2(1789-1791): The Citizens Fight for ChangeThe Third Estate declares the National Assembly, The Tennis Court Oath, The Storming of Bastille, The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, Women's March on VersaillesWeek 3Lesson 3(1789-1791): Tensions RiseThe Flight to Varennes - the royal family tries to flee, Champ de Mars Massacre, the Constitution of 1791Week 4Lesson 4(1792): War and the Overthrow of the MonarchyThe Storming of the Tuileries, the Trial and Execution of Louis XVIWeek 5Lesson 5(1793) The Reign of Terror and France's war against EuropeThe rise of the Jacobins, the execution of Marie-Antoinette, the fall of RobespierreWeek 6Lesson 6(1794-1799): The Directory Takes ChargeThe end of the Terror, the Directory rules for four years, the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte
Students will gain an understanding of the French Revolution. Students will be able to recall the events that caused the French Revolution. Students will be able to examine the causes and consequences of the French Revolution.
I have a degree in History and am qualified to teach intermediate and senior divisions of History. I have specifically studied this era thoroughly and the major events that occurred during this time. All of the class content will be researched information that is from factual reliable sources accompanied by my extensive knowledge on these subjects.
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The French Revolution contained periods of violence including executions and massacres. These details will be discussed in relevance to the key events of the revolution, but no graphic images will be shown and details will be monitored to be age-appropriate. If you have any concerns, please reach out with your questions.
- 'Becoming a Revolutionary: The Deputies of the French National Assembly and the Emergence of a Revolutionary Culture (1789-1790)' - Timothy Tackett - 'The French Revolution: A Document Collection' - Laura Mason and Tracey Rizzo - 'The Theory and Practice of Denunciation in the French Revolution' - Colin Lucas (The Journal of Modern History) - 'The First Total War' - David Bell - 'The Terror' - David Andrews
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Hello Outschool families, My name is Melanie Wiancko, but you can call me Mrs. Mel! I am a Canadian teacher who loves solving puzzles, hiking, jogging, reading, and playing games! I hope to offer courses that spark your interest in history,...
Group Class
$96
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Completed by 38 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-10 learners per class
