Big Ideas
What does the word revolution mean in general terms?
A major or sudden change that transforms how society works.
What was one major cause of the French Revolution?
Unfair social classes, high taxes, food shortages, or monarchy abuse of power.
What major change in daily life did the Industrial Revolution cause?
People moved to cities and worked in factories.
What do both revolutions have in common?
They both caused major changes to people’s lives.
How might a factory worker during the Industrial Revolution describe daily life?
Hard work, long hours, unsafe conditions, little pay.
What big idea do the French and Industrial Revolutions share?
Both challenged old systems and created new opportunities for people
Who gained more influence after the Revolution — the king or ordinary citizens?
Ordinary citizens.
Why did factories become so important during this time?
They made production faster and cheaper.
Which revolution focused more on political fairness?
The French Revolution.
How might a member of the Third Estate describe life before the French Revolution?
Unfair taxes, no rights, lack of power or voice.
What was the Industrial Revolution?
A period of major change when machines and factories replaced hand production.
What did the French Revolution change about power in society?
Power shifted from the king and nobles to the people.
What were two ways people’s lives changed because of industrialization?
New jobs and goods, but poor working/living conditions.
Which revolution focused more on technology and work?
The Industrial Revolution.
What lesson from these revolutions still applies today?
That people can create change when they work for fairness or progress.
What was the French Revolution?
When French people overthrew the monarchy to demand equality and rights.
Why was equality such an important idea in the French Revolution?
People believed everyone deserved fair treatment and rights.
How did the Industrial Revolution affect social classes?
It created a larger working class and a stronger middle class.
How did power shift in each revolution?
French: from monarchs to citizens; Industrial: from landowners to factory owners.
How do technological changes today compare to those in the Industrial Revolution?
Both bring progress and challenges (jobs, environment, inequality).
Why do revolutions often begin when people feel society is unfair?
Because inequality and injustice motivate people to demand change.
How did the French Revolution influence people in other countries?
It inspired others to fight for democracy and equality.
Why was industrialization both positive and negative?
It created progress and jobs but also hardship and inequality.
How were people’s reasons for wanting change similar in both revolutions?
In both, people wanted greater fairness, opportunity, and improved living conditions.
What is one modern example of a “revolution” that’s not about war?
Digital revolution, green energy, social equality movements, etc.