French Revolution

French Revolution

It is the late 18th century (1700's). Due to the recent success of the American Revolution, a revolution has erupted in France as well. You are a French citizen, and do not want to live in all out chaos (Hobbes' state of nature). You decide you will seize power and help stabilize France. In order to do this, you must write a pamphlet to alert your fellow citizens as to why you are the ideal candidate for the job. This pamphlet must include the following:

A) A list of at least two (2) current problems you see in France

- One (1) solution that you will offer to each of these problems

B) A list of at least one (1) change you will implement in the government

- Each change must be supported by one of the enlightenment thinkers

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

D) At least two (2) pictures that represent your leadership qualities and a couple sentences to explain each picture

Problems

A.) People are being taxed causing 97% of us are poor

~No one was in power so it was chaotic

~The food is very scares

~Where all separated into different classes from the rich and the poor.
~People were being killed or punished for no reason
Solutions
~To make high levels have to pay taxes also
~Make all levels equal so no one is treated unfairly
~Find better leaders
Change
The change I would make would be to have a better person in government to lead the people fairly. Also i would make the "higher" class pay taxes more than the middle class, because it would even out the money they each receive. The wealthier people make more money, doesn't make them better though. They should have to pay taxes just like everyone else.
Maximilien Robespierre
Maximilien Robespierre was one of the leaders during the French Revolution. He wasn't what you would call a good leader. He was very controlling and only like the way he though, he didn't care what anyone else had to say. He was also part of the Jacobin political party, which believed strongly in the "Reign of Terror".
Quote
"Terror is only justice: prompt, severe and inflexible; it is then an emanation of virtue; it is less a distinct principle than a natural consequence of the general principle of democracy, applied to the most pressing wants of the country."
When Maximilien said this, what he was trying to say was that the consequence should not just be something that is "natural" or happens every time, it should be something that is wanted by the citizens of the town or people of higher power.
Interesting Fact
Maximilian had the nickname incorruptible when he was leader. He believed so strongly in his own opinion that when people came to him with their ideas he wouldn't even budge to consider them.
I am a Better Leader
Maximilian did not care about anyone besides himself and his own ideas. I actually listen to what people have to say, but do what's best for everyone. Not just what's for me or for certain people. Also he punishes people for doing absolutely nothing wrong. He would kill someone if he just didn't like the way they looked. I would only punish someone when the consequence was neccisary. Maximilian was not a good leader. He was unfair and cruel and that's why I would be a better leader than him.

I am putting up a picture of Michelle Obama because she leads many different organizations to help the community and if I were a leader I would also do that. She is a strong willed lady and someone to look up upon.

I put up this picture of Kobe because he is a leader of his team and knows what it takes

to be successful. He also puts his heart into every games he plays and will do anything to

him and his teammates out. Which if I were the leader I would do anything and everything for

community.