Beverly Hills High School
French Revolution
What led up to the French Revolution? Middle and high schoolers explore the factors that contributed to the storming of the Bastille on July 14th, 1789, as well as the events following that fateful day, with a presentation on the French...
Beverly Hills High School
French Revolution Timeline
The events of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1815 contributed to a drastic change in French leadership, as well as the country's attitude toward wealth and the working man. A timeline lists the main events of the 26-year period and...
ESL Holiday Lessons
Bastille Day
Eleven worksheets follow an informative reading about Bastille Day. Scholars complete sentences found in the reading by matching, filling in the blanks, and choosing from a series of multiple-choice questions. Participants spell and...
Carolina K-12
The Mini Page: July 14 is Bastille Day
July 14th, 1789 marked the beginning of the French Revolution and the end of French aristocracy. Read all about Bastille Day with a kids' newspaper that also includes articles on American popular culture, the circulatory system, and...
Curated OER
The French Revolution (1789–1799)
In this online interactive history activity, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about the French Revolution. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive activity.
Curated OER
The French Revolution
Learners understand the basic political events of the French Revolution, broken down into four stages, and the shifts of power during each stage. They examine how the members of the Third Estate gained not only political but also...
Curated OER
ESL Holiday Lessons: Bastille Day
What is Bastille Day? Read an article on Bastille Day, having readers respond to six matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30 short answer questions, and many more!...
Curated OER
History of France: Big Picture
In this French history study guide worksheet, young scholars read a brief overview pertaining to major events in history of France from circa 1500 to the present.
Curated OER
The French Revolution caused a... T.E.R.R.O.R.
In this French Revolution study guide worksheet, learners read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in French history and then respond to 10 reflection questions.
Curated OER
The French Revolution
French Revolution lessons can help students explore the political, social, and economic issues of the time.
Curated OER
The French Revolution
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 17 fill in the blank questions regarding the French Revolution. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Curated OER
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen Student Worksheet
In this Enlightenment instructional activity, students read a 1-page selection about the decline of The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, examine the listed Web sites on the topic, and then respond to 7 short answer questions...
Curated OER
City Life In Europe
Middle schoolers explore Paris. In this geography skills lesson, students watch "City Life in Europe," and conduct further research on the city of Paris and the country of France. Middle schoolers create postcards that feature Parisian...
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Discover France: Place De La Bastille, Paris
This site looks at the history of the Bastille in five parts, focusing on its early history, its role in the French Revolution, and what it represents today.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: World History Chronology: The Fall of the Bastille (1789)
Details on the fall of the Bastille, July 14, 1789, explaining how an angry mob stormed the fortress and triumphed over the French Guard.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The French Revolution
Describes the events that preceded the outbreak of the French Revolution, and the main events that occurred during it.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Bastille Day
Kids learn about Bastille day history and facts about this holiday that celebrates the French Revolution.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Comte De Barras
A French Jacobin, born in Province, in 1755, of an ancient family; served as second lieutenant in the regiment of Languedoc until 1775. He made, about this time, a voyage to the Isle-de-France, the governor of which was one of his...