Archive for March, 2009

The Trial and Execution of King Louis XVI

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

Primary sources and discussion points relating to the events leading to the death of King Louis XVI (and of Marie-Antoinette).

Tsar Alexander II Essay Planning Task: “To what extent does he deserve his title of the ‘Tsar Liberator’?”

Monday, March 9th, 2009

A skeleton essay framework to help students round off the topic of study.

The Flight to Varennes [interactive]

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

A worksheet to run alongside this innovative activity designed to bring the drama of King Louis XVI’s desperate gamble alive

The Tennis Court Oath

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

A role-play lesson. Students consider how they would have voted on each of the key issues discussed at the Tennis Court, then compare these to what was actually decided.

The Growth of Political Opposition in the Reign of Alexander II

Sunday, March 1st, 2009

A detailed handout outlining the growth of political opposition in the reign of Alexander. Students are encouraged to turn this into an illustrated mindmap.