French Revolution Divides Young America

How events in France split American opinions Grade 7 History - US CCSS

A Revolution Begins in France (1789)

French citizens storm the Bastille prison King Louis XVI had too much power Poor paid heavy taxes, nobles paid little People wanted liberty, equality, and a constitution

Americans Show Early Support

Most Americans initially supported France France had helped America during independence Marquis de Lafayette was a shared hero Americans saw French continuing the fight for freedom

The Reign of Terror Timeline

Americans Become Divided

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Answer questions to gain energy and climb higher Reach Summit 3 or answer 50 questions to win No checkpoints - accuracy is key! Topics: French Revolution events, American reactions, key figures

Why This Matters Today

'The French Revolution showed Americans that revolutions could take different paths and helped create the political disagreements that led to our first political parties.'