Age of Revolutions

WORLD STUDIES

UNIT 3: AGE OF REVOLUTIONS

In addition to the ideas that emerged from the Enlightenment, discontent with prevailing economic, political, and social conditions were the impetus for change. In this unit students will discuss the conditions that led to revolution, specifically the French Revolution, and paved the way for the modern nation state. Beyond the French Revolution, this unit will also cover the Age of Napoleon and the Industrial Revolution.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

What is the role of government?
On what basis should subjects obey their rulers?
What drives revolution?
Are revolutions truly revolutionary or evolutionary?
Does the end justify the means?
Is violence a necessary step in the revolutionary process?
What is a successful revolution?

Essential Questions

A little rebellion now and then is a good thing...don't you think?

VIDEOS

Videos

Crash Course: The French Revolution

What caused the French Revolution?
How did the French Revolution differ from the American Revolution?
Did the French Revolution support the ideals of the Enlightenment?
How revolutionary was the French Revolution?

Crash Course: Napoleon

Was Napoleon truly the "son of the French Revolution"?

Crash Course: Haitian Revolution

How did the Enlightenment and the French Revolution lead to the Haitian Revolution?

Crash Course: The Industrial Revolution

Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in England and not in China or India?
What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution?

The Industrial Revolution: We Are History

In spite of being told with humor, how did the Industrial Revolution impact the world of work?
What was the nature of the relationship between employers and their employees?