The Revolution officially Begins! I can analyze secondary sources in order to develop my understandings of the early events of the French Revolution.

Entry Task On the worksheet, make predictions for three main events of the beginning of the French revolution. Predict what will happen in the event. Predictions box in on left-hand side of worksheet

National Assembly When they realize they will not be heard the Third Estate declares themselves the National Assembly Determined to pass laws in name of French people Challenge the idea of monarchy 1st step of the Revolution!

Tennis The Third Estate is locked out of their meeting room Tennis Court Oath: They break into a nearby tennis court and pledge to stay until a new constitution is drawn up

The Bastille People in Paris believe the king is going to use force to regain power Parisians begin arming themselves

The Storming of the Bastille July 14, 1789 Mob storms Paris prison to release prisoners – and get arms Attackers kill guards Becomes symbolic of the beginning of the Revolution

Great Fear Rumors & panic spread through France Peasants revolt against nobles Break into or burn down homes Women riot over rising price of bread, Oct 1789 Break into Versailles, kill guards Royal family is taken to old Tuileries Palace – house arrest

Learn more about each event Read article solo In your chart, include at least 4 facts from the article Make sure the facts come from the entire article (not just the beginning) When you’re done: Draw a quick picture of your event