History of Revolutions: France
Area of Study One: Revolutionary Ideas, Movements, Leaders and Events

Revision Task

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Complete the following questions in the text boxes provided and submit at the end. This will send your responses to Lisa Hayman. Ensure that you take care to include names, dates, places, people and the key events that led to the Revolution.

You may wish to view the following web based activities to assist you with this task.
French Revolution Hotlist The Philosophes Monarchy of France

In addition you could refer to the class wikipedia entries.

What was the social and economic differences between the Three Estates in France.

List the three key Ideas of the Revolution:

Explain the significance of the calling of the Estates - General. Why were they called?

What reasons can be provided to explain why the Parlements and Assembly of Notables refused to pass reforms as proposed by the Controller Generals?

Examine the role of the Tennis Court Oath as a contributing factor to the Revolution.

Marxist and Revisionist Historians have differing views as to the cause of the downfall of the Ancien Regime. Explain both and consider which you believe to be the main cause ( use evidence to support your answer).