Group # ____________

A Tale of Two Cities

Background Topics
Each group will research one of the topics listed below and present their
finding to the class. This is the background material for our reading of A Tale
of Two Cities.
Topics:
1. Time Period Background: France and England in the 17-1800s
Draw a map of France and England label Paris and London
make a map for the class to copy what caused the French
Revolution
2. Storming of the Bastille: July 14, 1789
Prison conditions of the Bastille Letter de Cachet What was
the Bastille Why were people there draw a diagram does it
still exist
3. Biographies:
Charles Dickens
Louis XVI
Marie Antionette
4. The Second Revolution Reign of Terror 1792
What is a guillotine draw one what happened during this time
who is Robspierre
5. London and England in the 1700s
Customs clothing lifestyle music food
6. Social Causes of the French Revolution
Stressors Population Economic Life Agriculture
7. Women and the French Revolution
Status Womens rights participation in
8. The American Perspective of the French Revolution
Political change U.S attitude Misunderstandings
Requirements:
Introduction and conclusion to presentation
Transition sentences from one main idea to another
Good delivery skills
At least one visual (poster, skit, prezi,)
One class handout with activity
10 minutes