aug 26, 1789 - Declaration of The Rights of Man - France

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- Equality for all men
- All men with property can vote
- Guaranteed Property Rights
- Creates a new govt. and king still in power, but has no legislative power
- End Serfdom
- Church loses power; loss of their lands
- Social/Cultural Changes
- Artisans and merchants can move up
- No barrier to social status and success

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