WALT: How important was the Enlightenment as a cause of the French Revolution?
WILFs: Can describe and explain key Enlightenment ideas and thinkers (D) Can assess the importance of the Enlightenment compared to other causes (A)

Lesson 1 Development
 
Starter: Quiz Quiz Trade on Causes
 
1. Watch the film clip - take notes on today's WALT
2. Discuss and Share your notes on your table
3. Read Chapter 2 page 24 -31 and page 62-63 in Europe 1760-1871 and the external links (left) to take notes on the Enlightenment and its role in the causes of the French Revolution

4. Mini Plenary: Pair Share
a) What were Enlightenment thinkers and what new ideas did they forward
b) How important was the Enlightenment as a cause of the French Revolution