1. The Ancien Régime on the
History of the Modern World
The Ancien Régime on the
Eve of Revolution
Mrs. McArthur
Walsingham Academy
Room 111
Le Tiers Etat
Si le clergé, si la noblesse, Mes chers amis, Ont pour nous si grande rudesse, Tant de mépris, Laissons-les tous en faire accroire, Prendre l'Etat, En attendant nous allons boire, Au Tiers Etat.
The Third Estate
If the clergy, if the nobility
My dear friends,
Feel such harshness towards us,
So much scorn,
Let’s let them all fool themselves,
Seize the state,
While waiting, we are going to drink,
To the Third Estate.
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. The French Revolution and Napoleon: Chapter 18
Section 1: On the Eve of Revolution, pp
The Loss of Blood Begins (pp. 571)
What is the difference between revolt and revolution?
Witness History Audio: Inciting Revolution
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.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What is the difference between a ‘revolt’ and a ‘revolution’?” (revolt: uprising, rebellion; revolution: overthrow of government or social system)
When showing Color Transparency 110, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
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4. Section 1: On the Eve of Revolution, pp 572-577
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.
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.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What is the difference between a ‘revolt’ and a ‘revolution’?” (revolt: uprising, rebellion; revolution: overthrow of government or social system)
When showing Color Transparency 110, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
Color Transparency 110: Bastille Prison
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5. Section 1: On the Eve of Revolution, pp 572-577
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.
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
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What is the difference between a ‘revolt’ and a ‘revolution’?” (revolt: uprising, rebellion; revolution: overthrow of government or social system)
When showing Color Transparency 110, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
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
This historic symbol of liberty still hangs in the hall of Mount Vernon where George Washington placed it. It is the key to the west portal of the Bastille, long used as a political prison, in France. When the Paris prison was stormed, it marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The Marquis de Lafayette, who had served under Washington in the Revolutionary War, sent the key to Washington in 1790.
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7. Color Transparency 110: Bastille Prison
Section 1: On the Eve of Revolution, pp
Color Transparency 110: Bastille Prison
On July 14, 1789, the Bastille housed only seven prisoners because it was scheduled for demolition. On that day, an angry mob attacked and destroyed this symbol of arbitrary royal power and authority. Today the French celebrate this day as their national holiday.
Research: What were: lettres de cachet?
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8. Progress Monitoring Transparency
Section 1: On the Eve of Revolution, pp
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9. Assignment 1 Reminders:
Prepare for Chapter 17 Exam. Overview and Suggestions on last week’s notes.
Reminders:
Back-to-School Night on Wed. 9/16, 7 PM (Parent Contact=2points!)
Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 17 from 3: Sign Up on Sheet in Back of Classroom Mon.-Wed.
Black Potatoes… Sept. 21 deadline

10. Assignment 2 Reminders: Read text, pp. 572-575
Define all blue-bold terms and answer 2 Checkpoint questions
Analyze political cartoon – Réveil du Tiers Etat (Follow hyperlink and listen to song and read words on NotesView, slide #1. Answer questions.
Read Infographic, pp 574 and answer Thinking Critically.
Reminders:
Back-to-School Nighton Wed. 9/16, 7 PM (Parent Contact=2points!)
Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 17 from 3: Sign Up on Sheet in Back of Classroom Mon.-Wed.
Black Potatoes… Sept. 21 deadline

11. Assignment 3 Reminders:
Read pp , completing definitions of terms and Checkpoint questions.
Study the NoteTaking graphic organizer. Distinguish among the long and short-term causes of revolution in France.
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. 9/16, 7 PM (Parent Contact=2points!)
Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 17 from 3: Sign Up on Sheet in Back of Classroom Mon.-Wed.
Black Potatoes… Sept. 21 deadline

12. Assignment 4 Reminders: Section 1 factual knowledge: Auto-Test
Section 1 concepts: Can you answer the 4 bulleted objectives listed on pp. 572?
If you are on top of the above, you have finished for the week!
Reminders:
Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 17 from 3: Sign Up on Sheet in Back of Classroom Mon.-Wed.
Black Potatoes… Sept. 21 deadline