HW #14-3

Part III
DOCUMENT-BASED QUESTION
This question is based on the accompanying documents. It is designed to test your ability to work
with historical documents. Some of these documents have been edited for the purposes of this
question. As you analyze the documents, take into account both the source of each document and
any point of view that may be presented in the document.

Historical Context:
The French Revolution (1789–1814), which included Napoleon’s reign, is
considered a major turning point in world history. This revolution led to major
changes in France and other nations and regions of the world.

Task: Using information from the documents and your knowledge of global history,
answer the questions that follow each document in Part A. Your answers to the
questions will help you write the Part B essay, in which you will be asked to
• Discuss the political, economic, and/or social causes of the French Revolution
• Discuss how the French Revolution affected the people of France
• Discuss one impact the French Revolution had on the world outside France