This Unit is concentrated on the impact of the French Revolution on France and beyond between 1774-1815. The AS French Revolution will be examined in May 2012.
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The topic of the French Revolution is split into four equal sections, each Key Idea focusses on a different element of the history of the French Revolution.
Key Ideas
Key Idea One | This Key Idea examines the background and causes of the French Revolution.
Key Idea Two | This Key Idea requires you to know how and why the Revolution unfolded as it did.
Key Idea Three | Key Idea Three focusses on the radicalisation of the Revolution and the Terror.
Key Idea Four | This Key Idea requires you to know about Napoleon’s rule and reforms.
Scheme of Work | This overview will guide you through the lessons and resources of the course.
Biographies | This will be a showcase of 500-word biogs of key people in the French Revolutionary period.
Exam Technique | Marks schemes and example questions for you to attempt are here.
Reading List | It is vital to continually read up on events, topics and individuals independently. It’s key to your success.
Revision | KI1 Booklet |KI2 Booklet | FrenchRevBooklet and also FrenchRevBooklet ANSWERS Booklet | Ki4 Napoleon v2|
The Importance of the French Revolution In History