The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774–1789 1/2: 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 - Welcome to History - The French Revolution
02 - King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette of France
03 - Absolutism in France
04 - The French Parlements
05 - The Government and Administration of France
06 - Ancien Regime - French Social Division - Rights and Privileges
07 - Enlightened Philosophes - Voltaire, Montesquieu, Rousseau and Quesnay
08 - The Spread of Enlightened Ideas
09 - The French Salons
10 - The American Revolution
11 - The American War of Independence and its Impact on France
12 - In the Red - Royal Finance
13 - A French Contraction - The Economy
14 - Attempt to Improve Royal Finance - Turgot, Necker and Calonne
15 - The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774-1789: Assessment
16 - The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774-1789: A-Level Revision Guide

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