french revolution – Citizen U Primary Source Nexus

Guided Primary Source Analysis: The Kingdom of France

November 19, 2015November 12, 2019

Zoom into the center section of this map of the kingdom of France. Look carefully at the details shown in the map. Then read the text on the map. What can you tell about France from your analysis? Why do you think the creator chose to represent France as a ship? Now review the bibliographic…

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Today in History: Bastille Day & the French Revolution

July 14, 2015August 10, 2021

Today in History–July 14–TPS-Barat Primary Source Nexus features Bastille Day, which commemorates the 1790 Fête de la Fédération held on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille in Paris, France on July 14, 1789. This action marked the beginning of the French Revolution. Find out more about these events by investigating a variety of primary and secondary sources linked to…