French Revolution 1789 - Ancien Régime
About the Committee:
The French Revolution began during the rule of the Ancien Regime, and was due to the result of the economic failure after the Seven Year’s War and the American Revolution. Beginning in 1787, Louis XVI’s rule over France led to economic tensions rising within the country; Along with France suffering from a harvest crops loss. Both these tensions led to conflict struggles between upper and lower classes. This committee deals with the struggle between classes, and the new rising National Assembly held by the middle and lower class.
Topic 1: Preventing Revolution
Louis XVI calls for the Assembly of Notables, as ideas are discussed regarding tax and trade, there are multiple disputes on how to solve the financial crisis of the National Treasury. The Estates Generals are called upon, therefore needing the people to vote for representatives within each of the three estates. The committee attempts to resolve the conflict between all three classes, as well as preserve the economy within the country; as tensions rise there is anticipation to prevent a revolutionary outbreak, and appease the struggles through the meeting of the Estates Generals.
Topic 2: The Estate Generals
The Estate Generals consisted of three classes, the upper class, the middle class, and the lower class. France’s population anticipated the arrival of the meeting of the Estate Generals, especially the lower class. It was popularly accepted that the meeting of the Estate Generals would create a voice for the lower class, and aid in the decline of their struggles. As the committee discusses the issue of bankruptcy within France, it also addresses the issues regarding the conflicts between the three classes and how the meeting of the Estate Generals will affect the struggle.
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Chair: Vaidehi KumarVaidehi Kumar is currently a senior here at Henrico High school. Aside from being an officer of the Model UN club itself, she has been a part of Model UN for five years now. Her other leadership roles include president of Henrico's Forensics team and she is also an officer for French Honor's Society. When she's not busy with school work or club work, Vaidehi enjoys travelling and taking pictures. She is extremely passionate about her photography and uses her camera as much as possible. As your chair this year, Vaidehi plans on giving you guys the best French Revolution experience possible!
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Chair: Tanisha ShahTanisha Shah is currently a junior at Henrico High School. This is her third year in Model UN and she loves learning to debate and meet new people through Model UN. Outside of Model UN, she participates in the Technology Student Association, and has held an officer position in the club for three years. She also participates in Henrico's indoor track field. Outside of school, she loves Harry Potter and she loves to watch movies. She looks forward to being your chair for the French Revolution Ancien Regime Committee, and intends on giving you guys the best experience possible!
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Crisis Head:
Sarah Shaikh Sarah Shaikh has been in Model UN since sophomore year and has fallen in love with it ever since! |
Crisis Head:
Surya V Surya V will be serving as your Crisis Head during RichMUNd! He is in his junior year and has been doing Model UN for the past three years. He loves the spirited debate that goes on during a conference, and is looking forward to seeing you soon! |
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Shriya Tripathi Shriya is a sophomore at Henrico High School. This is her first year ever doing Model UN, and she hopes to gain some valuable experiences from it. She loves to play sports, especially soccer. In between doing homework and helping out in her community, she also likes to read, play piano, write and watch musicals (Her favorite is The Phantom of the Opera.) She hopes to have some good experiences this year at RichMUNd! |