The Declaration of the Right of man and citizen adopted (aug 14, 1789 – aug 20, 1789)
Description:
- national constitution assembly
- rough draft by Abbe Sieyes and Marquis de Lafayette
- Inspired by Enlightened philosopher, such s Montesquieu, Jean- Jacques Rousseau and Voltaire
- Based off of national right
-"All men are born and remain red and equal in rights"
- Core beliefs of the French Revolution
- Major impact on freedom and democracy around the world
- It is an attack on the monarchy pre-Revolution
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