Memory, Myth, and Meaning

This worksheet examines how Bastille Day has taken on multiple meanings over the centuries, blending history with symbolism, national identity, and myth-making. The passage explains how cultural memory shapes the significance of historical events and how celebrations today reflect themes of pride, unity, and ongoing debates about equality. Students answer analytical questions that require careful interpretation, evaluation of the author’s claims, and connections between memory and national identity. This worksheet deepens students’ understanding of how history is remembered, retold, and reshaped over time.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Historical Memory and National Identity

ELA – Author’s Purpose and Interpretation

Critical Thinking – Evaluating Historical Narratives

Civics – Symbols and National Celebrations

This worksheet is part of our Bastille Day Worksheets Collection.