Module #1 Introduction to the French Revolution Overview of the course, importance of the French Revolution, and its relevance today
Module #2 The Ancien Regime:Social Hierarchy and Politics Understanding the social structure and political system of pre-revolutionary France
Module #3 Economic Crisis and Financial Strains Exploring the economic woes of France, including debt, taxation, and poverty
Module #4 The Enlightenment and Its Influence The impact of Enlightenment thinkers, such as Rousseau and Voltaire, on revolutionary ideas
Module #5 The American Revolution and Its Inspiration How the American Revolution influenced the French Revolution and its ideals
Module #6 The Estates-General and the National Assembly The formation of the National Assembly and its demands for reform
Module #7 The Tennis Court Oath and the Formation of the National Assembly The pivotal event that led to the creation of the National Assembly
Module #8 The Storming of the Bastille The significance of the storming of the Bastille and its impact on the Revolution
Module #9 The Great Fear and the Peasant Revolt The widespread panic and peasant uprisings that swept across France
Module #10 The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen The significance of the Declaration and its impact on modern democracy
Module #11 The Constitutional Monarchy and the Legislative Assembly The formation of the constitutional monarchy and the role of the Legislative Assembly
Module #12 The Flight to Varennes and the Royal Familys Fate The attempted escape of the royal family and its consequences
Module #13 The Radicalization of the Revolution The rise of radical groups, such as the Jacobins, and their influence on the Revolution
Module #14 The Reign of Terror and the Committee of Public Safety The period of violence and repression led by Maximilien Robespierre and the Committee
Module #15 Napoleons Rise to Power The emergence of Napoleon Bonaparte as a military leader and his subsequent coup
Module #16 The Directory and the Coup dÉtat The failed government of the Directory and Napoleons seizure of power
Module #17 The End of the Revolution and the Consulate The final stages of the Revolution and the establishment of the Consulate under Napoleon
Module #18 Consequences of the French Revolution The lasting impact of the Revolution on modern history, politics, and society
Module #19 The French Revolution and the Modern Nation-State The Revolutions influence on the development of modern nation-states
Module #20 The Legacy of the French Revolution in France The ongoing impact of the Revolution on French politics, culture, and identity
Module #21 The Global Impact of the French Revolution The Revolutions influence on international relations, colonialism, and modern democracy
Module #22 The French Revolution in Art, Literature, and Culture The Revolutions influence on art, literature, and culture in France and beyond
Module #23 Historical Debates and Controversies Examining ongoing historical debates and controversies surrounding the French Revolution
Module #24 Primary Sources and Historical Interpretation Analyzing primary sources and their role in shaping historical interpretations of the Revolution
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The French Revolution: Causes and Consequences career
