Year 8 - History
The impact of the French Revolution in the Atlantic world
The Enlightenment: what was the Enlightenment?
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about the Enlightenment and its impact on America, France, and the Atlantic World. They develop knowledge of the Enlightenment's background and ideas and consider its links to the 'Age of Revolution'.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe the consequences of the French Revolution in Europe and across the Atlantic.
Key Notes
- After the French Revolution, a republic was created in France.
- European monarchs feared that the events of France could take place in their countries.
- European monarchs waged war with the new French republic.
- The ideas of liberty and criticism of absolutist governments spread across the Atlantic to Haiti.
- Other areas across the Atlantic rose up in revolution, inspired by ideas of liberty and freedom.
Vocabulary To Learn
- revolution: a revolution is the forcible overthrow of a government, a great or complete change
- Enlightenment: the Enlightenment was a movement in the 1600s and 1700s that promoted the use of reason and questioned authority
- republic: a republic is a country without a king or queen
- absolute: in this lesson, absolute refers to a monarch's absolute power meaning they don't have to answer to anyone for their action
- colony: a colony is an area under the control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All the Haitian rebels were enslaved people.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
After the French Revolution, a republic was created in France. European monarchs feared that the events of France could take place in their countries.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'revolution'
a revolution is the forcible overthrow of a government, a great or complete change.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: All the Haitian rebels were enslaved people. Correction: Many of the Haitian rebels were free people.
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