Maximilien Robespierre

By: Dominic, Jeanie, Lorea, Victoria, and Zauna

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Facts About Maximilien - Dominic

• Radical Jacobin leader and one of the principal figures in the French revolution�
• Elected Estates General of the French legislature at age 30. He became popular with the people for attacking the French monarchy and advocating for democratic reform.

Opinions On Maximilien - Dominic

I think it was brave of him to support the abolition of slavery and support the equality of rights during a time where slavery was so popular in many parts of the world.

I also think it’s wrong that he ordered the execution of 2,400 people in Paris. If he was revolting for the people of France, he shouldn’t be killing them.

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Facts About Maximilien - Jeanie

• As the Reign of Terror became more intense, Robespierre's autocracy made him more and more unpopular. French military successes were used to damage the justification for his ruthlessness and a conspiracy was formed to overthrow Robespierre.
• On July 27, 1794, he was arrested. The next day, Robespierre was wounded from a bullet to the jaw and 21 of his closest supporters were executed at the guillotine.

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--autocracy: a system or government by one person with absolute power--

--reign of terror: a period of violence that occurred after the French Revolution, incited by conflict between two rival political factions, the Girondins and the Jacobins--

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/robespierre_maximilien.shtml

Opinions On Maximilien - Jeanie

• Towards the end of his life, Maximilien started to become unpopular, which is a shame because he was a huge influence in the French Revolution.
• Not only did he die, but a lot of his supporters did as well. It’s awful so many people had to die just for supporting him.

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Facts About Maximilien - Lorea

• He study law and became at 21 years old
• 1791, he participated in the writing of the Declaration of the rights of man and citizen
• 1792, he joined the strongmen of the “Commune”
• 1794, was evicted from the Convention and accused of dictatorship and tyranny

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Opinions On Maximilien - Lorea

• Maxi was a really powerful man and he influenced a lot of people in his lifetime
• He gained some haters and they just tore him apart and he lost everything

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Facts About Maximilien - Victoria

Opinions On Maximilien - Victoria

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Facts About Maximilien - Zauna

• Born: May 6, 1758, Arras, France
• Died: July 28, 1794, Paris, France

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Opinions On Maximilien - Zauna

• Maximilien lived a very short life, but he is considered the Savior of the French Revolution. Even if his life was cut short, he still lived a full one.
• I think it’s pretty awesome how he challenged the French Monarchy and wanted more democratic values. It seems like he was really about the people.

A portrait of Maximilien, not sure when.

“The secret of freedom lies in educating people, whereas the secret of tyranny is in keeping them ignorant.”

Bibliography

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• Bouloiseau, Marc. "Maximilien De Robespierre | French Revolutionary." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 16 Oct. 2015.