Understanding the Declaration of Rights of 1789
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This worksheet explores the Declaration of Rights of 1789, focusing on its significance during the French Revolution and its impact on human rights.
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Understanding the Declaration of Rights of 1789
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Introduction to the Declaration of Rights
Source A: Excerpt from the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (1789)
'Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions can be based only on the common benefit.' Provenance: The preamble of the Declaration, drafted by the National Assembly during the French Revolution.
Key Principles of the Declaration
Source B: Summary of the Declaration's main principles
The Declaration emphasizes liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression. It advocates for law to protect these rights and for citizens to participate in making laws. Provenance: A modern summary of the Declaration’s principles, based on the original document.
Impact and Significance
Source C: Historian's view
'The Declaration of Rights of 1789 marked a turning point in the history of human rights, influencing future revolutions and the development of democratic ideas.' Provenance: A historian's analysis published in a modern history textbook.
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