Revolutions

Some causes of the French Revolution were…

• Growing of Capitalism

  More population, Poverty, 

  Dirty Air and Water.

• They made the revolution because they wanted to.

• Stratified society, abuses of the monarchy towards the people.

• Marie Antoinette used to buy too many things and that left no money for the people.

In your own words, what is a Revolution? (Please be clear and give examples)

What was one of the French Revolution songs that became the actual French Anthem?

• La vie en Rose by Edith Piaf

• Revolution by The Beatles

• La Marseillaise

• Les Champs-Élysées by Joe Dassin

• Alors on Danse by Stromae

The Declaration of the rights of ______ and ______ was one of the main legacies of the French Revolution and influence the revolutionary movements in Latin America besides inspiring the Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.

Why there is considered as Radical the French Revolution?

• Because the other European countries were worried that something like that would happen to them.

• Because they killed the King, the Queen, and even their heirs.

• Because they changed the calendar and abolished the Christianity.

• Because they haven't seen in the world a revolution like that.

The French Revolution left many legacies in social, political, scientific, and cultural fields. Name one of these legacies...

What was the fact that marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• The battle of Lexington and Concorde.

• The raise of taxes because of the French and Indian War.

• The French Revolution influenced left a spark in the American colonies.

• They wanted to make a rebellion since the beginning.

Why do you think historians affirm that the entrance of France helped the American Revolution?

• Historians are crazy, they don't know what they say.

• Because this meant military and financial help.

• Two is more than one, so they would be stronger.

• America and France have always helped each other.

If you had to decide between an English, French, or American movie to learn about these countries, which one would you choose?

• English

• American

• French

• It doesn't matter, Esteban will choose the movie

On the ___ of ____ in 1776 the Independence of the United States was declared by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson among others.