PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media
Exploring the French Revolution
This exhibit provides an accessible and lively introduction to the French Revolution as well as an extraordinary archive of some of the most important documentary evidence from the Revolution including 250 images, 350 text documents, 13...
Ohio State University
Osu History Teaching Institute: The French Revolution
The French Revolution challenged political, social and cultural norms in European society. The instructional activity is broken down into three parts: political, shifts in power, French nationalism.
George Mason University
George Mason University: Imaging the French Revolution
A scholarly presentation of the French Revolution that is organized in three ways. The essays analyze images from this civil war. The discussions look at various interpretations, historians' methodologies, and at what effects digital...
Digital History
Digital History: Neutrality and the Jay Treaty [Pdf]
See why a war between Great Britain and France showed the vulnerablity of the new United States. Should the United States help France, after that country gave so much in the Revolutionary War, and risk the economic and military enmity of...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Olympe De Gouge
A translation of a declaration by Olympe de Gouges, one of the most outspoken and articulate women revolutionaries of the French Revolution. In 1791 she wrote this statement that directly challenged the inferiority presumed of women by...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: On the Principles of Political Morality
Fordham University provides this essay concerning the "Principles of Political Morality".
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook
A rich Fordham University site of primary source material that include full-text, and multimedia sites. There are additional study and research guides such as Modern History in the Movies.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Maximilien Robespierre: Cult of Supreme Bein
An essay written by Maximilien Robespierre in 1794, during the period known as the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Justification of the Use of Terror
This site has an essay written by Maximilien Robespierre in 1794, during the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. A brief historical background of the essay is also included in this site.
Digital History
Digital History: Years of Crisis
It's not surprising the United States would have challenges in its first years. Read about the problems with foreign countries, its own citizens who resisted taxes, and dealings with Native Americans.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Crisis of American Diplomacy, 1793 1808
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "The Crisis of American Diplomacy, 1793-1808" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: Recollections of Marshal Macdonald
A series of writings written by a French military leader who served under Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars. He gives an honest evaluation of what happened in Napoleon's famous invasion of Russia in 1812.
Stanford University
Stanford: A Tale of Two Cities Historical Context
An excellent resource for students studying the historical context of Dickens' Tale of Two Cities. Site provides details on the context both within the setting of the novel (on and around the French Revolution) and the publication of the...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Maximilien Robespierre
Maximilien Robespierre (1758-1794) was an integral part of the French Revolution, specifically the Reign of Terror. This website provides a biography of Robespierre.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Thomas Paine, 1737 1809
An in-depth profile of Thomas Paine and discussion of his literary works. Includes links to e-texts of his writings.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: 1789 the French Revolution: Part I
Studying the French Revolution of the late 18th Century? Take advantage of this study tool which illustrates the details of the war.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Civil Constitution of the Clergy
France was in financial distress in the late 1700's. In an effort to gain riches and pay off debts the government established the Civil Constitution of the Clergy. The benefits of this measure to the nation are illustrated through a...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Women and the French Revolution
What impact did the French Revolution have on women? Did it alter their role in society? Deepen studies of the French Revolution with this Tom Richey PowerPoint presentation.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Caused the French Revolution
Use this TED Ed lesson, complete with video, questions, and links to resources for deeper understanding, to introduce the causes of the French Revolution.
PBS
Pbs: Napoleon Becomes a Man of Destiny (Lesson Plan)
A lesson that explores the theme of destiny in Napoleon's life and that helps students assess the most significant factors that shaped Napoleon's early life. Has a self-reflection component in which students compare their destinies with...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Was Napoleon a Hero or Tyrant? (Lesson Plan)
In this lesson, students examine comments from contemporary historians and come to their own conclusions as to whether Napoleon should be defined as a hero or a tyrant. They will explore and discuss historical viewpoints after Napoleon's...
