Somehow Napoleon has Returned: The Second French Empire, 1853
In the wake of the French Revolution, the people of the new French nation were looking for change, in particular a move towards democracy and stability. However, the nascent state became anything but stable, as the French empire under Napoleon Bonaparte reflected a return to absolute, with Napoleon taking the title of emperor. After the end of Napoleon’s rule, the French returned to a monarchical society with the establishment of the House of Bourbon, only to overthrow this new monarchy and establish the 2nd French Republic. However, this Republic was short-lived, and in 1851 a coup resulted in the overthrow of the 2nd French Republic, with Napoleon III establishing the 2nd French Empire and declaring himself emperor in 1852.
Under the rule of Napoleon III, many changes took place, both within France and abroad. In France, the most ambitious project that Napoleon III undertook was the Haussmannization of Paris. Looking to establish France as a modern nation, Napoleon III wanted to establish the modernity of France’s capital city. This project, headed by George Eugène Haussmann, completely changed the architectural landscape of Paris, and in turn changed the social and economic formation of the city forever. Internationally, Napoleon III directed French military action in the Crimean War to limit Russian influence in Europe and additionally aided the Kingdom of Sardinia in a war against the Austrian Empire for Italian independence. While all of this was happening, Napoleon III’s wife Empress Eugénie hosted events at the Tuileries Palace, inviting important figures in French society and some of Napoleon’s closest friends. In this committee, you will be a close associate of Napoleon III, attending events at the Tuileries Palace and mingling with fellow Parisian socialites with the goal of shifting the development of this young empire as you see fit.
Eric Mach
chair
Eric is a second-year majoring in computer science and mathematics. As a person who needs more sleep, he is fittingly from the city that never sleeps New York. Do not be fooled by his baggy jeans and oversized jacket, he secretly wants to cuddle his favorite stuffed Fox and Polar Bear underneath his jumbo blanket. He is involved in UChicago’s team and has been an Assistant Chair for The Great Cod Collapse for MUNUC 38 as well as being a Assistant Chair for MOMAgeddon at ChoMUN XXIX.
In his free time, Eric can be seen with his headphones on listening to the greatest RnB and ballad music or trying to find the next food place to go to. PS. he really likes ramen and beef noodle soup, so if you have any recommendations, SEND them!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at emach@uchicago.edu.
Emmett Cho
crisis director
Emmett is a fourth-year majoring Chemistry and minoring in French. When not writing his background guides or Whatsapp messaging his ACs to ask where they are, Emmett is either working in the chemistry lab, baking, or playing hockey. Emmett has been a part of Model UN at UChicago for the past three years, acting as an AC in both JCC and Indonesia for MUNUC, an AC in Museum for ChoMUN, and a CD in COD for MUNUC. Emmett is highly passionate about teaching, as he tutors students in organic chemistry in his free time, and hopes that his ACs learn something exciting or unexpected from all of his committees.
Feel free to reach out Emmett at emmettnlcho@uchicago.edu!
Isaias Jimenez
crisis director
Isaias Jimenez is a second-year student currently studying molecular engineering, focusing on chemical engineering(for now). Born and raised in Los Angeles, he spends his time doing MUNUC, ChoMUN, and Team.
Outside of school, he enjoys exercising in many ways, including going to the gym, playing basketball or volleyball, and his favorite, running.He also enjoys all kinds of music (such as Arctic Monkeys, Lana del Rey, Los Tigres del Norte, and NWA), and believes that life without music is meaningless. Other hobbies include video games, specifically single player story games, hiking, and exploring the city.
Feel free to reach out Isaias at ijim89000@uchicago.edu!
Secretariat oversight:
elizabeth zeilman, under-secretary-general