The French Revolution: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity - or Death

Description: 

In a time of vast income inequality, famine in the countryside, rising prices of bread in Paris, and a bankrupt government, Queen Marie Antoinette once said “Let them eat cake!” Or. . .  did she? In this engaging presentation, many myths surrounding the French Revolution will be debunked, as well as investigating the origins of the revolution from its hopeful beginnings to the dark days of the Terror - all while addressing 9-12 social studies standards. Hold on to your heads, it’s about to get bumpy. Viva la Revolution!

Presenter information: Rachelle Wadsworth is a full-time professor at FSCJ in both the History and Humanities departments. She attended FSU, received an MA in Asian Studies before pursuing a Ph.D. in history with primary focus in Tudor-Stuart England. In addition to teaching at FSU, Professor Wadsworth taught at Gainesville College (now North Georgia State University) before joining FSCJ. Winner of the 2015 Outstanding Faculty Award, Professor Wadsworth teaches most of the History courses, though her love remains in European history as well as her specialty in Asian Humanities. Her interests outside of teaching include console gaming, fiction writing, and overseas travel.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON WORKSHOP**

Agenda:

5:00PM Teachers are welcomed at Kent Campus (room TBD) for a light dinner

5:30PM Workshop begin

6:30PM Break

7:30PM Adjourn