The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774–1789 2/2: France in Revolution, 1774–1815

The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon - 1774–1815: The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774-1789. The resources are suitable for OCR, AQA, Edexcel and WJEC A-Level History.

• Absolutism and the structure of the Ancien Régime: Louis XVI as King; government; social divisions; privileges and burdens; strengths and weaknesses.
• The ideas of the Enlightened philosophes: extent of influence in France; the salons; impact of the American revolution and War of Independence.
• Economic problems and royal finance: attempts to improve royal finances under Turgot, Necker and Calonne.
• The Assembly of Notables and political developments, February 1787 to May 1789; the state of France, politically, economically and socially by the meeting of the Estates-General.
• The revolution; May – October 1789: developments in Versailles and Paris; developments in the country, including the Great Fear; the October Days.

Please note that due to the number of resources, this is one half of the unit. You can purchase the other half of this unit and other sections separately. Included within this bundle are the following complete lessons, revision guide and assessment:

01 - The Assembly of Notables
02 - The Revolt of the Nobles and Political Breakdown
03 - What is the Third Estate - Politicisation of the Masses
04 - Grievances and Voting Procedures
05 - The Estates-General, Formation of the National Assembly and the Tennis Court Oath
06 - The Séance Royale and its Aftermath
07 - The Storming of the Bastille
08 - The Municipal Revolution and the Great Fear
09 - The August Decrees and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
10 - Women’s March - The October Days
11 - The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774-1789: Assessment
12 - The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774-1789: A-Level Revision Guide

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