1. The French Revolution and Napoleon
Section 3: Radical Days of the Revolution
Witness History Audio: The Engine of Terror
The Monarchy is Abolished
News of mounting deaths in the war with Prussia caused anger with the King, who many thought was on the side of Prussia. In what has been called the “September massacres,” citizens attacked prisons that held nobles and priests and killed many of them. The Assembly gave the vote to all male citizens and the newly elected legislature was full of radicals who seized nobles’ lands and sentenced the king to death.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “How does Dickens describe the tumbrels?” (He calls them death carts.) “How do you think he feels about using the carts for those about to die?” (Death is taken too lightly.)
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2. The French Revolution and Napoleon
Section 3: Radical Days of the Revolution
Terror and Danger Grip France
The Convention, or legislative body, created the Committee of Public Safety and gave its 12 members almost absolute power in response to the threats from inside and outside the country. Under the leader, Maximilien Robespierre, this Committee set out an a Reign of Terror—during which suspected enemies of the state were hastily tried and often put to death by guillotine.
History Interactive: The Reign of Terror
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “How does Dickens describe the tumbrels?” (He calls them death carts.) “How do you think he feels about using the carts for those about to die?” (Death is taken too lightly.)
The Revolution Enters Its Third Stage
Moderates took over after the Reign of Terror and the Convention produced the third constitution since Inflation and the resurgence of royalist feelings caused politicians to rally around war hero Napoleon Bonaparte.
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3. The French Revolution and Napoleon
Section 3: Radical Days of the Revolution
Revolution Brings Change
The revolution brought loyalty to the nation, instead of to a monarch. This new nationalism was celebrated with festivals, dances, and songs. Revolutionaries pushed for various social reforms and religious toleration.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “How does Dickens describe the tumbrels?” (He calls them death carts.) “How do you think he feels about using the carts for those about to die?” (Death is taken too lightly.)
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