1. The Revolution officially Begins!
I can analyze secondary sources in order to develop my understandings of the early events of the French Revolution.

2. Entry Task
On the worksheet, make predictions for three main events of the beginning of the French revolution.
Predict what will happen in the event.
Predictions box in on left-hand side of worksheet

3. National Assembly
When they realize they will not be heard the Third Estate declares themselves the National Assembly
Determined to pass laws in name of French people
Challenge the idea of monarchy
1st step of the Revolution!

4. Tennis The Third Estate is locked out of their meeting room
Tennis Court Oath:
They break into a nearby tennis court and pledge to stay until a new constitution is drawn up

5. The Bastille
People in Paris believe the king is going to use force to regain power
Parisians begin arming themselves

6. The Storming of the Bastille
July 14, 1789
Mob storms Paris prison to release prisoners – and get arms
Attackers kill guards
Becomes symbolic of the beginning of the Revolution

7. Great Fear Rumors & panic spread through France
Peasants revolt against nobles
Break into or burn down homes
Women riot over rising price of bread, Oct 1789
Break into Versailles, kill guards
Royal family is taken to old Tuileries Palace – house arrest

8. Learn more about each event
Read article solo
In your chart, include at least 4 facts from the article
Make sure the facts come from the entire article (not just the beginning)
When you’re done:
Draw a quick picture of your event