Students will compare and contrast different perspectives of the French Revolution as depicted in two works of art. Students will discuss the use of satire and caricature to comment on historical and current events and will create satirical cartoons based on contemporary issues.
Students will examine primary sources in order to draw conclusions about the influence of Greek art and philosophy on the French Revolution. Students will compare the goals of the French Revolution to those of Neoclassical artists. Students will understand how visual language and style reflects underlying values in society by writing an analysis of the narrative in a work of art.
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This lesson utilizes the framework of Historical Thinking Concepts. Historical thinking is defined as “the reading, analysis, and writing that is necessary to develop our understanding of the past”. (Teachinghistory.org)
This 17-minute video lesson covers part 1 of Sal's series on the French Revolution: from the Convocation of the Estates General to the storming of the Bastille. [History playlist: Lesson 14 of 26]
This 16-minute video lesson presents part 2 of Sal's series on the French Revolution. It covers the royals trying to escape, the Champ De Mars Massacre, the Declaration of Pillnitz, and the movement towards becoming a Republic. [History playlist: Lesson 15 of 26]
This 23-minute video lesson presents part 3 of Sal's series on the French Revolution. It covers the Reign of Terror. [History playlist: Lesson 16 of 26]
This 23-minute video lesson is Sal's 4th and final video on the French Revolution. It covers the rise of Napoleon. [History playlist: Lesson 17 of 26]
This 22-minute video lesson covers Napoleon and the war of The Third Coalition. It explains how Napoleon leads France to become the dominant power in Europe. Napoleon I becomes Emperor of France. [History playlist: Lesson 21 of 26]
This 13-minute video lesson covers Napoleon and the wars of The First Coalition and The Second Coalition against France. It focuses on Napolean's role. [History playlist: Lesson 20 of 26]
Research activities investigate social-science connections such as trade, societal impact, and style on the production and consumption of porcelain in the period leading up to the French Revolution. Extensions relate to chemistry connections.