Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

What was the enlightenment philosophy and what ideas did it consist of?

- "classical liberalism" - " men are born and remain free and equal in rights" - natural rights are "liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression"

What is the significance of the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen ?

- It became the constitutional blueprint for France - influenced by American constitutional ideas - guaranteed due process of law; a cytisine was innocent until proven guilty - excluded the rights of women

What did the declaration of the rights of man and citizen consist of?

- classical liberalism - freedom of expression and religion - taxes could be raised only with common consent - all public servants accountable for conduct in office - separation of powers through separate branches - "Citizen" apply to our French people, regardless of class