 starter activity Describe the picture or source here. A revolution broke out in France in 1789, resulting in the trial and execution of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette in Study the picture along with the account & the film. Which would you use to teach students about the French Revolution.  What are the problems with these sources?

What effect did the French Revolution have on Britain? To review key causes & events of the French Revolution TBAT explain why Napoleon was such a threat  Learning objectives  Key words: : estates French Revolution republic coup d’état

 Your task – Causes of French Revolution Read the sources your teacher provides. Write 3 headings in your notes and find evidence for each category: Read the sources your teacher provides. Write 3 headings in your notes and find evidence for each category: Power Power Religion Religion Money Money What do you think was the most important cause? What do you think was the most important cause?  Other causes?  Other causes? Marie Antoinette

Which country controls most of Europe? Who was the leader?  Does this remind you of any other world leaders or periods of history?

 Your task Read the article about the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. Highlight the sections which show Napoleon’s strengths and weaknesses. Read the article about the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. Highlight the sections which show Napoleon’s strengths and weaknesses. List reasons why Napoleon was a threat. List reasons why Napoleon was a threat.  Study the cartoon – what can it tell us about the strength of the threat from Napoleon in the early C19th?  Study the cartoon – what can it tell us about the strength of the threat from Napoleon in the early C19th?

Cartoon of about 1800, showing Napoleon Bonaparte looking over the Dover Straits at John Bull, symbolising England, on the White Cliffs. Text says: “How very diminutive every thing appears from this astonishing elevation who is that little man I wonder on the Island the other side of the ditch, he seems to be watching my motions” “Why surely that can’t be Bonny perched up in that manner. Rabbit him if he puts one of his poles across here. I’ll soon lighten his timbers”

Visit this website and find out more about how close Napoleon came to invading Britain in the early C19th.

What effect did the French Revolution have on Britain? To review key causes & events of the French Revolution TBAT explain why Napoleon was such a threat  Learning objectives  Key words: : estates French Revolution republic coup d’état