French Revolution Essential Questions
1. To what extent was the French Revolution a product of the Enlightenment?
2. How did political, economic, and social conditions of 18th century France lead to a revolution?
3. How did the French Revolution change the balance of power in Europe?
4. What impact did the Congress of Vienna and conservative reaction across Europe have on the establishment of democratic states in Europe?
5. What were the lasting effects of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Empire on global history?
2. How did political, economic, and social conditions of 18th century France lead to a revolution?
3. How did the French Revolution change the balance of power in Europe?
4. What impact did the Congress of Vienna and conservative reaction across Europe have on the establishment of democratic states in Europe?
5. What were the lasting effects of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Empire on global history?
Napoleon Essential Questions
1. How did the Napoleonic Code and Napoleon’s revision of political, economic, and educational organizations provide greater centralization of authority?
2. Were the ideals of the French Revolution lost during Napoleon’s reign?
3. In what ways was Napoleon both a “child of the revolution” and “the last of the enlightened despots?”
4. How did Napoleon become a hero to the French people?
2. Were the ideals of the French Revolution lost during Napoleon’s reign?
3. In what ways was Napoleon both a “child of the revolution” and “the last of the enlightened despots?”
4. How did Napoleon become a hero to the French people?