Module #1 Introduction to the French Revolution Overview of the causes and significance of the French Revolution
Module #2 Ancien Régime:The Social and Political Structure of Pre-Revolutionary France Understanding the social hierarchy and political institutions of France before 1789
Module #3 The Enlightenment and the Rise of Revolutionary Ideals The impact of Enlightenment thinkers on the development of revolutionary ideas
Module #4 Financial Crisis and the Estates-General The financial crisis of the 1780s and the calling of the Estates-General
Module #5 The National Assembly and the Tennis Court Oath The formation of the National Assembly and the Tennis Court Oath
Module #6 The Storming of the Bastille and the Great Fear The events of July 14, 1789, and the spread of revolutionary fervor
Module #7 The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen The adoption of the Declaration and its significance in French and world history
Module #8 The Aristocracy and the Reaction Against the Revolution The response of the aristocracy to the Revolution and the emergence of counter-revolutionary forces
Module #9 The Radicalization of the Revolution:The Reign of Terror The rise of Maximilien Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety
Module #10 The Fall of Robespierre and the Rise of Napoleon The aftermath of the Reign of Terror and Napoleons coup détat
Module #11 Napoleons Europe:Conquest and Reform Napoleons military campaigns and imperial reforms
Module #12 The French Revolutionary Wars and the European Response The European response to the French Revolution and the wars of the 1790s
Module #13 The Congress of Vienna and the Redrawing of the European Map The Congress of Vienna and the reorganization of Europe after Napoleons defeat
Module #14 TheLegacy of the French Revolution in European Politics The impact of the French Revolution on European politics, ideology, and culture
Module #15 Conservatism and the Response to the French Revolution The emergence of conservatism as a response to the French Revolution
Module #16 Liberalism and the Spread of Revolutionary Ideals The growth of liberalism and the spread of revolutionary ideas throughout Europe
Module #17 Nationalism and the Redrawing of National Borders The rise of nationalism and the reconfiguration of national borders in Europe
Module #18 The Congress System and the Balance of Power The Congress System and the balance of power in Europe after Napoleons defeat
Module #19 Revolution and Reform in Britain and Ireland The impact of the French Revolution on British and Irish politics and society
Module #20 Revolution and Reaction in Central and Eastern Europe The response to the French Revolution in Central and Eastern Europe
Module #21 The Revolutions of 1830 and 1848 The revolutions of 1830 and 1848 and their impact on European politics
Module #22 The Unifications of Italy and Germany The unifications of Italy and Germany and their implications for European politics
Module #23 The Crisis of the Late 19th Century:Imperialism and Nationalism The crisis of the late 19th century, including imperialism and nationalism
Module #24 The Road to World War I The events leading up to World War I and the wars impact on European politics
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The French Revolution and European Politics career
