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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

C)Why you are better suited to lead than King Louis XVI, Robespierre, and Napoleon

You must choose at least 1 of these 3 leaders

For each leader you choose, you must include:

- Short Biographical information

- One quote and reflection of what it means about that person

- One (1) interesting fun fact about person

- One (1) paragraph that explains why you are a better leader than them




1) There are two major problems in France. There is a lack of leadership and an unequal balance of power between the social classes. As the leader of France I would make the social classes equal by distributing the power. I would give the majority of voting to the peasants. They represent the majority of the country. If took over as the ruler of France I wouldn't be as passive as King Louis. I wouldn't let people tell how to rule. I would be fair and want to represent the choices of the citizens.

2) One change I would have is more power to the people. I would want to run a democratic government. The people's choice would be extremely important to me. I would more time to consider cases that involve murder. I would use the guillotione very carefully. Once you kill someone you can't take it back.

3) King Louis is the king of France. He was very inconsistent and was manipulated by the higher classes . He would tell the social classes different things. I would be a better ruler then Louis because I would be honest. I'd make sure everyone was being told the same thing.

"Do not follow the bad example which I have set you; I have often undertaken war too lightly and have sustained it for vanity. Do not imitate me, but be a peaceful prince, and may you apply yourself principally to the alleviation of the burdens of your subjects".

I ask you why would you want a ruler who tells people not to be like him.?

Napoleon was a poor leader too. Napoleon was always off fighting in Wars. He would come back and tell everyone that he had won the battle. He was to power hungry to be a good ruler. He declared himself the emperor of France. The people didn't elect him. Having a dishonest leader could be a real setback.

"A revolution is an idea which has found its bayonets."

Napoleon is obsessed with war. Constant won't benefit France. Being in war to long would take up people's time and resources.

Robespierre was a very influential character, but he was a poor leader. He didn't trust his own followers. Hobbes and Robespierre belief humans were naturallu evil. Robespierre belief people shouldn't question his authority. He killed his people for the slightest hint of rebelion. If anyone has a new idea it was off with their heads.
I would be a better ruler because I belief humans are naturally good. The average human wants the best for society. I want to get the best out of my loyal subjects. I wouldn't take execution lightly. Nobody in France would have to worry about themselves, their family or friends if I was in control.
"Pity is treason"
Robespierre was way to harsh. Nobody could make mistakes of live without fear. He was paranoid about revolutions or the people fighting back.






3 comments:

  1. Wow, this is excellent. Way to go above and beyond, epxloring all the different leaders. Now, tell me why you are better than any of those guys.

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  2. lol john couldnt lead a country ;) jp :) ilu johnn :)

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