Madame Roland:

Heroine of the French Revolution

Quotes:

1. "She shared the desire for freedom and equality that inspired the movement. Through her eloquent pen and respected husband,she quietly influenced the nation with dream of a republic like that in America." said John Abbott

2. "Liberty, Oh, Liberty how many crimes are committed in thy name!" The last words of Madame Roland.

Timeline:

1. 1754- Born in Paris, France

2. 1774- At twenty years her mothered died

3. 1780- Jane married M. Roland for love, even though he was 20 yeas older.

4. 1784- Madame Roland had a baby girl named Eudora

5. 1793- November 10th, Madame Roland got beheaded and he husband was so depressed that he killed himself

Character Quality Traits/ Anecdotes:

1. Smart-She learned to read when she was four years old.

2. Literary Smart- She wrote speeches for her husband.

3. Kind- She was so kind that the wife of a jailor took her from her old cell and moved her to a new cell because she was very kind.

4. Courageous- When she was getting executed she did not flinch or try to run away.

5.Loving- During the Revolutionary War she loved everyone so people could trust her on what to do what's right.

Accomplishments:

1. Madame Roland accomplished reading when she was four years of age.

2. She accomplished becoming a novice.

3. She wrote a pamphlet upon a new order of things, and more than 60,000 copies were sold which was a big deal back then because barely anyone could read.

4. She made people know right from wrong.

5. She changed France during the Revolutionary War by showing Peace.

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