The Causes of the French Revolution Lesson

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Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will learn about the key causes of the French Revolution, including social inequality, economic struggles, political mismanagement, and the influence of Enlightenment ideas. They will examine how these factors created widespread unrest and led to the events of 1789. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:

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Causes of the French Revolution Reading
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete all the tables.

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Causes of the French Revolution Research
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