1. Crisis of the Ancien Régime (ATL)
This section looks at the various threats and crises facing the Ancien Régime by 1788 and why this led to the calling of the Estates General in 1789 - an event which was to lead to the start of the revolution.Guiding questionsWhat was Europe like in 1789?What were the key stages of the Revolution?What were the key features of the Ancien Régime?Why was there a financial crisis by 1788?