Wednesday – October 10, 2012 Mr. Lombardi

Aim: How can we determine whether King Louis XVI of France deserved to be executed, jailed, or remain King?

Do Now: What would it take (in your opinion) for a leader to be executed?

• The Tennis Court Oath (Speech):– Write your own “Tennis Court Speech” as if you were

a member of France’s Third Estate in 1788.– Be original and creative!– DO NOT COPY ANOTHER STUDENT’S WORK!– Due: October 10

H.W. #4

The French Revolution Begins…

Formulate a Debate

• Half of the class will be the prosecution for Louis XVI.

• The other half will be the defense for Louis XVI.

• Work with a partner to fill out arguments

• Class will regroup and both sides will debate

Whether you are the DEFENSE or PROSECUTION, keep the following in mind:

• What type of person was Louis XVI?• What “bad” things did Louis do?• What “good” things did he do?• Was Louis trustworthy?• How did Louis handle the difficulties in France?• What was Louis being accused of?• Was Louis guilty of his accusations?

Prosecution Defense

Summary

• Do you feel that King Louis XVI should have been jailed, executed, or remained King? Explain your answer.

1793Although the National Convention unanimously

found Louis XVI guilty of treason and tyranny, the final vote on his death sentence was split 380 to 310.

Critical Thinking Questions:1. How would you have reacted to the Old Regime if

you were Louis XIV, a member of the first, second, or third estate?

2. If you were a member of the third estate what type of plan would you generate to fix the inequalities?

3. What criticisms do you have about the General Assembly?

4. Hypothesize the outcome of the French economy if the 3rd estate continued to bare the financial burden

5. Decide King Louis XVI fate- should he be put to death?

Regents Prep – The French Revolution