Montesquieu (Jake Lauro)

I feel that the Rein of Terror is justified because I strongly oppose any and all of the people supporting a total monarchy. I feel as though this country must take every step necessary in order to take out the old, total monarchy, and replace it with the governmental system that I have come up with. This system consists of three branches, the Judicial, the Executive, and the Legislative branches. These branches act as checks and balances to one another, and prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful and becoming a monarchy. This is why I believe the Rein of Terror to be justified.

Wollstonecraft(G.Elderkin)

I believe that everyone deserves equal rights, and that the revolution is important in getting everyone what they deserve; but the execution of prisoners and people who were against the revolution is against all that I believe in, and even though the revolution is very important in making a change in the power to be able to give people what they deserve, and achieve the goals I have put forth and believe in. I will not support something that does the opposite of what I believe. I don't think that the Jacobins were justified because they, in the unjust execution of people that did something to go against the revolution, is giving a bad impression to the people and may make them lose hope in what they believe in, although it may have been efective in provoking fear and preventing their enemies from attempting attacks to take them out of power, the majority of the executions were un-justified and unnecessary.

Hobbes #2 (Jordyn Fabiano)

I think the Reign of Terror was a good impact on the society of France. I believe all people are born evil and that monarchies are the best way to have a structured government. A monarchy is when there is a specific ruler who controls everything and has absolute power. Since all people are born evil there needs to be rules and guidelines for people to follow, the Reign of Terror provided that. I do believe the leaders of the Reign of Terror were justified. I created the social contract which is an agreement in which people give up their freedom for a society with order. That is exactly what the society of France did during the Reign of Terror. Also the Committee of Public Safety, which was created by the French government in September of 1793, established laws people had to follow in order for there to be a structured government.

Voltaire(K.Ellis)- I don't know what you think, but this is completely wrong in so many ways. I cannot believe that the government would imprison its own people just because they did not think the same way. I believe that the government cannot be so intolerant of its own people. They need to understand that not all people are made the same. Also, killing the people who do not support is a good way to silence them, and to stop others from revolting. But it doesn't make the country better, or the people better, it makes them worse. But believing this has put me in prison a few times, so i shouldn't say too much more.

Taylor Vaphiades (Voltaire)

I believe that the Reign of Terror was a terrible time during the French Revolution. I believe that people should be allowed to express their opinions in any way without any punishment. During the Reign of Terror, if you spoke out or disagreed with the government in any way at all, you would be beheaded. Men, women, even children were all innocent victims at this time. Innocent lives were taken because of the Reign of Terror. I speak out and critisize the French government when I believe that they are governing wrong and if I had done that during the Reign of Terror, I would have been killed. The rulers were not justified in any way. Striking fear into the eyes of their people is no way to get them to listen and stay loyal to their country. The government should've tried to reason with its people and treated them with respect.

Assignment #2 - 10/7/2013

From the perspective of your Enlightened thinker respond to the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution.  Do you believe the leaders of the Reign of Terror were justified? Due Wednesday 10/9.

Voltaire (Taylor Vaphiades)

Hello, my name is Voltaire and i am an Enlightenment thinker. I believe that every person world wide should be allowed to express their opinion in any way, shape, or form. I also believe that everyone is entidled to freedom of speech. I believe that everyone should eb able to have their own opinion and should be able to show it to the world. I also believe that a corrupt government can and will only lead to destruction and rebellious citizens. I use my wit and educational background to critisize the French Government about their poor decisions that will negativly effect the people. I believe that my beliefs can only help the people and make their lives easier ans less restricted.