extremely difficult to find. A couple of people in history that fall into this category of courageous and strong leaders are Mahatma Gandhi and Maximilien Robespierre. While Gandhi and Robespierre have their differences‚ they both risked their lives while battling against the inequality among their people. Gandhi fought for the equality in India and Robespierre fought for the equality in France. Both of these brave men strived towards a country that did not treat people differently based on their race
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Perhaps one of the most influential figures during the French Revolution was a man by the name of Maximilien Robespierre. Instrumental especially at the onset of the Revolution‚ a period referred to as the Reign of Terror‚ Robespierre drew on the insights of many Enlightenment philosophers and was a strong advocate for the left wing bourgeoisie. However‚ despite his efficacious leadership and sentiment‚ much of what he encouraged to the masses is based off the writings and teachings of one Enlightenment
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Cromwell and Robespierre: Revolutionaries or Madmen Two leaders that wanted to do what was right for their country‚ unfortunately both leaders became corrupt with power. Cromwell and Robespierre saw their country’s falling apart by the reigning monarchy‚ they decide to start a revolution that changes England and France. Cromwell and Robespierre demonstrates their corruption through authority‚ beliefs‚ and religion. First‚ both Cromwell and Robespierre had true heroic intention when the revolution’s
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rid of it. Jacobins‚ a group of radicals‚ became enemies of France because they were murdering the people of their own country. This is when Robespierre took control. I disagree with the statement " Robespierre was a good‚ virtuous‚ honest‚ and principled man. He is a hero!" I don’t like the strategy he used to try to wipe out all of France’s past. Robespierre was a Jacobin‚ a type of radical who
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Mahatmas Gandhi and Maximilien Robespierre were two revolutionary leaders who were seeking for religious change. Both nationalist‚ or person who advocates political independence for a country‚ handled these revolutions in different ways ‚one using nonviolence and one using terror. Also both leaders expected different rewards in conclusion of their protests. Gandhi and Robespierre definitely handled things in different ways. For example if someone disagreed with Gandhi’s beliefs he would talk to
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In the article “Robespierre and the Terror” by Marisa Linton‚ Maximilien Robespierre is foremost depicted as a heartless monster that terrorized the people of France during the 1790’s. The article states facts about Robespierre starting with his birth in 1758‚ his “Reign of Terror” and ultimately ends with his death by beheading. Though Robespierre was an active revolutionary that represent common people‚ his radical ideas and hofficic actions inevitably scarred France’s history so he will forever
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In what ways did Robespierre influence the fall of the monarchy in France? Index A. Plan of Investigation………………….3 B. Evaluation of Sources………………...4 C. Summary of Evidence………………...5 D. Analysis………………………………7 E. Conclusion……………………………9 F. Bibliography………………………….10 A. Plan of Investigation The research used for this investigation comes from books or articles that contain speeches that Robespierre gave at that time. These speeches were used in
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A COMPARISON AND CONTRAST OF MAXIMILLIEN ROBESPIERRE AND JOSEPH STALIN Throughout European history‚ there have been infamous political leaders who have left unfavorable marks on their nation’s past. Two of the most terrible of these leaders were the Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin and the French Revolutionary Maximillien Robespierre. Although the two men were apart of completely different generations and different nationalities‚ their characteristics as politicians and as leaders were
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women brought the kind and the queen back to paris. Robespierre have no longer believe in king. Robespierre was a lawyer and politician. He wanted to kill the king using guillotine which is a killing machine. Robespierre started “The Great Terror” which is a period of extreme violence. Robespierre had a nick called the”Incorruptible”‚ which means anyone who oppose Robespierre they will die.For example‚ George Danton was killed by Robespierre because he wants to get back to normalcy. During
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Maximilien de Robespierre‚ born on May 6‚ 1758‚ was a philosopher‚ a government official‚ journalist‚ scholar‚ judge and activist lawyer (1758-1794). Robespierre was one of the most influential architects of the French Revolution which was to lead to an era known in France as the Reign of Terror from 1793 to 1794. He lived at a dramatic time in the history of his country. Recognized for his deep knowledge of society and politics during the French Revolution‚ he played a decisive role during that
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