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France is the birthplace of the revolutionary movement in Europe. The toppling of the nation's centuries-old royalty in 1789 set the stage for a global decline in the power of absolute monarchies. French society has been transformed completely, smashing class divides and extending equality to a much larger portion of the population. Progress is rarely without struggle, however, and France has more than it's fair share; foreign threats from entrenched, anti-revolutionary governments threaten the continued survival of a republican state. Already in 1800, the start date of this committee, the necessities of war has given rise to the enormous influence of Napoleon Bonaparte, a famed general who seized power in a coup the year before. Now, he stands ready to crown himself emperor, and delegates must ask themselves some tough questions: is that what is best for the revolutionary state? Is a strong military leader needed to spread their revolutionary ideals? Or is Napoleon poised to destroy everything that the republic stands for?
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Meet the Dias
Juliana Bongiorno '18 vice chair |
Juliana is a senior at BU Academy, and this is her second time participating in BUAMUN. Last year, she helped run things as an administrative staffer, and she's excited to work in-committee as HJCC France's vice-chair. Outside of MUN, Juliana is captain of the girl's basketball team and an important member of the crew team.
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