Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen Adopted by the National Assembly between August 20 and 26,1789 Served as the preamble to the Constitution of 1791 The Declaration had a basic principle which was “men are born and remain free and equal in rights” This shows that citizens have the right to choose and form their government (1 St. 22 Min, 20 Aug 1789 Jahr – 15 St. 12 Min, 26 Aug 1789 Jahr) (Band der Zeit)