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Using the Evidence: Representing the French Revolution

  1. Question

    Considering political art as evidence: Based on these four visual sources, together with those in the text itself, what are the advantages and limitations of political or satirical art in understanding a complex phenomenon such as the French Revolution?

  2. Question

    Making comparisons: In what different ways was the French Revolution portrayed in these visual sources? How might you account for those differences? Consider issues of class, nationality, religious commitment, time period, and gender.

  3. Question

    Defining the French Revolution: Based on these visual sources, what was revolutionary about the French Revolution? And what earlier patterns of French life persisted?

  4. Question

    Identifying opponents of the revolution: Based on these visual sources and the text narrative, which groups of people likely opposed the revolution? Why?