1. History of the Modern World The Ancien Régime on the Eve of Revolution Mrs. McArthur Walsingham Academy Room 111 Mrs. McArthur Walsingham Academy Room 111 Listen to a drinking song: English in NotesView

2. The Ancien Régime: High Fashion In this visual you can see how privileged French women dressed and entertained. The French artist Lous de Carmontelle created over 750 portraits depicting court life. By 1773, the year this painting was completed, hairstyles could be 3-feet tall

3. French Society Divided Before the French Revolution, France operated under a social system in which there were three classes of people. The highest was made up of the clergy, the next was composed of the nobility and the lowest was for everyone else. Members of this lowest class, called the Third Estate, paid most of the taxes. 1 of 6 The French Revolution and Napoleon: Chapter 18 Section 1: On the Eve of Revolution, pp 572-577 Witness History Audio: Inciting Revolution Note Taking Transparency 75 The Loss of Blood Begins (pp. 571) What is the difference between revolt and revolution?

4. Financial Troubles France suffered from soaring debt during the lavish reigns of Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI. Finally, Louis XVI was forced to summon the Estates-General in hopes of ending the crisis. 2 of 6 Color Transparency 110: Bastille Prison Louis XIV Calls the Estates-General Delegates to the Estates-General could not agree on a fair way to vote. Members of the Third Estate finally declared that they constituted a National Assembly and were joined by some reform-minded clergy and nobles. Section 1: On the Eve of Revolution, pp 572-577

5. Parisians Storm the Bastille When rumors spread that royal troops were going to occupy the capital, a crowd of Parisians broke into the Bastille looking for weapons. 3 of 6 Progress Monitoring Transparency Section 1: On the Eve of Revolution, pp 572-577 Bastille Key March 17, 1790 Marquis de Lafayette to GW "Give me leave, my dear General to present you with a picture of the Bastille, just as it looked a few days after I had ordered its demolition,- with the main key of the fortress of despotism. It is a tribute, which I owe, as a son to my adoptive father, as an Aide - de - Camp to my General, as a Missionary of liberty to its Patriarch." – Marquis de Lafayette

6. Note Taking Transparency 75 4 of 6

7. Color Transparency 110: Bastille Prison 5 of 6 Section 1: On the Eve of Revolution, pp 572-577

8. Progress Monitoring Transparency 6 of 6 Section 1: On the Eve of Revolution, pp 572-577

9. Assignments 1-2 1.Complete script with your part highlighted and have ready to turn in Tues., 9/14. 2.Prepare for Chapter 17 Exam. Overview and Suggestions on last week’s notes. Wed. 9/15. (Note change of date) Reminders: Back-to-School Night on Wed. 9/15, 7 PM (Parent Contact=2points!) Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 16 from 3:15-415. Sign Up by end-of-school Tues. 9/14 North and South or Black Potatoes… Sept. 27 deadline Reminders: Back-to-School Night on Wed. 9/15, 7 PM (Parent Contact=2points!) Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 16 from 3:15-415. Sign Up by end-of-school Tues. 9/14 North and South or Black Potatoes… Sept. 27 deadline

10. Assignment 3 1.Read text, pp. 572-575 2.Define all blue-bold terms and answer 2 Checkpoint questions 3.Analyze political cartoon – Réveil du Tiers Etat (Follow hyperlink and listen to song and read words on NotesView, slide #1. Answer questions. 4.Read Infographic, pp 574 and answer Thinking Critically. Reminders: Back-to-School Night on Wed. 9/15, 7 PM (Parent Contact=2points!) Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 16 from 3:15-415. Sign Up by end-of-school Tues. 9/14 North and South or Black Potatoes… Sept. 27 deadline Reminders: Back-to-School Night on Wed. 9/15, 7 PM (Parent Contact=2points!) Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 16 from 3:15-415. Sign Up by end-of-school Tues. 9/14 North and South or Black Potatoes… Sept. 27 deadline

11. Assignment 4 1.Read pp. 576-577, completing definitions of terms and Checkpoint questions. 2.Study the NoteTaking graphic organizer. Distinguish among the long and short-term causes of revolution in France. 3.Study Slide #6 and answer questions in NotesView. Do you know where you can see the key to the Bastille? Reminders: Back-to-School Night on Wed. 9/15, 7 PM (Parent Contact=2points!) Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 16 from 3:15-415. Sign Up by end-of-school Tues. 9/14 North and South or Black Potatoes… Sept. 27 deadline Reminders: Back-to-School Night on Wed. 9/15, 7 PM (Parent Contact=2points!) Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 16 from 3:15-415. Sign Up by end-of-school Tues. 9/14 North and South or Black Potatoes… Sept. 27 deadline

12. Assignment 5 1.Section 1 factual knowledge: Auto-Test 2.Section 1 concepts: Can you answer the 4 bulleted objectives listed on pp. 572? 3.If you are on top of the above, you have finished for the week! Reminders: Back-to-School Night on Wed. 9/15, 7 PM (Parent Contact=2points!) Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 16 from 3:15-415. Sign Up by end-of-school Tues. 9/14 North and South or Black Potatoes… Sept. 27 deadline Reminders: Back-to-School Night on Wed. 9/15, 7 PM (Parent Contact=2points!) Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 16 from 3:15-415. Sign Up by end-of-school Tues. 9/14 North and South or Black Potatoes… Sept. 27 deadline