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

To whom this may concern.

I understand that there is total chaos in france. There is unfair treatment, guillotines, and strict rulers are taking liberty away. If you give me power, I will change all of this. I will make France a better place and everyone will be happier. I will create a democracy and give liberty back to the people.

I will make the government a democracy. For the people, by the people. John Locke, an enlightenment thinker, has inspired me and supports the idea that people are good and can make good decisions themselves.

I am a better leader than Louis. He meant well, but is extremely weak and a pushover. He let his wife gamble money away, and he let other people make decisions for him. He is a bad leader and upsets the people greatly. How can you have respect for a leader that can't stand up for his nation? "I will ne

ver consent to the plundering of my clergy and my nobles. Fine actions had earned them their privileges; the king of France must conserve those privileges for them."

King Louis was trying to save the privileges of the upper class

people. He didn't care about the lower class. He created 3 Estates. It was basically the poor the middle class and the upper class. The lower class made up more than 80% of the community

, but the upper classes got more of a say in things. Louis obviously didn't care about his people like i would. I would respect every person, no matter how wealthy they are. I would also be a strong leader and not a pushover. That is why i am a better choice fo

r a leader.

Being fair is one of my qualities (: I would be try to be fair to everyone:D. I wouldn't allow unfair treatments.(puzzle piece)

One of my best qualities is how i believe in community. I know the community and i know how people feel about the government. We all should contribute to the community.