UNIT 4:
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Key Vocabulary
aristocracy - upper class usually made up of nobility
assembly - a legislative body; the gathering of a political or social group
bourgeoisie - the middle class in a society
class - a group sharing the same economic or social status
courtiers - those in attendance at a royal court, often to entertain or bring concerns to a monarchy
despotism - a system of government in which the ruler has unlimited power
grandiose - impressive because of uncommon largeness, scope, effect or splendor
hierarchy - the classification of a group of people according to ability or to economic, social, or professional standing
incorruptible - incapable of being bribed or morally corrupted
ominous - having a menacing, alarming character foreshadowing evil or disaster
reason - the power of comprehending, inferring, or thinking especially in orderly rational ways
sans-roulettes - an extreme radical republican in France at the time of the Revolution
aristocracy - upper class usually made up of nobility
assembly - a legislative body; the gathering of a political or social group
bourgeoisie - the middle class in a society
class - a group sharing the same economic or social status
courtiers - those in attendance at a royal court, often to entertain or bring concerns to a monarchy
despotism - a system of government in which the ruler has unlimited power
grandiose - impressive because of uncommon largeness, scope, effect or splendor
hierarchy - the classification of a group of people according to ability or to economic, social, or professional standing
incorruptible - incapable of being bribed or morally corrupted
ominous - having a menacing, alarming character foreshadowing evil or disaster
reason - the power of comprehending, inferring, or thinking especially in orderly rational ways
sans-roulettes - an extreme radical republican in France at the time of the Revolution
Marie Antionette
Watch the Movie "Marie Antionette"
and participate in Discussions Reflection: On a sheet of paper answer the following reflection question. Make sure to review and edit your answer for correct punctuation, spelling and grammar. After watching "Marie Antionette" and participating in discussions, how do you feel about Marie Antionette? Do you think she deserved to be killed for her crimes against France? Explain your answer. |
Application: Timeline
Use your handout, Textbook and rubric to create a timeline of significant events
REIGN OF TERROR
Guillotine |
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Coroner's Report: Guillotine HISTORY.COM EDITORS TV-MA 3:16 Click Here to go to History.com's video The guillotine, the notorious killing machine of the French Revolution, was used to behead thousands, including King Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette. Why was it a humane form of execution for its time, and did victims' brains continue functioning after decapitation? |
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Complete: Reign of Terror sources and question packets