History

Y8 History

Key Stage 3

Year 8

What did the French Revolution mean to Britons?

In this lesson, we will explore how other parts of the world reacted to the French Revolution. We will find out about how the French Revolution contributed to a revolution in Haiti and then consider how the British reacted to these revolutions.

Reactions to the French Revolution

In this lesson, we will start investigating British reactions to the French Revolution. In particular we will explore why Britain fought a long war against France and how Britain eventually defeated the French military genius: Napoleon Bonaparte.

Waterloo and the Napoleonic Wars

In this lesson, we will find out how the defeat of Napoleon did not remove the threat of revolution in Britain. We will learn how radicals in Britain wanted to change the way the country was ruled and how the government reacted.

Peterloo Massacre

In this lesson, we will find out how the British government managed to avoid experiencing a violent revolution. We will learn how after debates in parliament and riots across the country, a law was passed allowing more people to vote in elections.

Key Stage 3, History, What did the French Revolution mean to Britons?

Reactions to the French Revolution

Waterloo and the Napoleonic Wars

Peterloo Massacre

Great Reform Act