jul 11, 1789 - Decleration of the Rights of Man

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Created by the National Assembly and penned by Marquis de Lafayette, is a declaration that states the natural rights of man including the following elements:
Classical Liberalism: Economic freedom, non-absolutist government, and freedoms such as press and speech.
Enlightenment thinking: Seperation of power, natural law, general will, freedoms of press and speech, and social utilitarianism.

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