Unit 3: Revolutions and Reaction
Lesson B: Out with the Old World and in with the New
Activity 5: The Revolution Begins
Think about the prediction you made earlier about which social class in France would be responsible for starting the revolution. Did you say the Third Estate?
Presentation Activity - A Revolution in France
Mini Lesson
Before you view the presentation:
In your notebook, write down the following questions:
- List the steps the Third Estate took to gain political power.
- If you were a member of the Third Estate and had to form a new government, would you want to give some power to the king?
- Would you eliminate the monarchy altogether?
View the presentation:
When you are ready, select the play button to learn about A Revolution in France. As you view the presentation, answer the notebook questions.
After you view the presentation: participate in the classroom activity listed below.
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Classroom Activity - The Third Estate
Poll
Directions: Follow your teacher's directions to manually or electronically participate in the following poll.
What should the Third Estate do next?
- An all out war with the King; King receives no power in the new government.
- Try to form a new government that gives the King limited power.
- Return full power to the King, but eliminate the Old Regime class system.
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