The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen

Definition

This is a fundamental document from French Revolution that outlined individual rights as universal. It was adopted by National Constituent Assembly in August 1789.

Analogy

Think about this declaration like your school's student rights handbook - it outlines what freedoms and protections you have, just as this declaration set out the basic liberties for French citizens.

Related terms

National Constituent Assembly: An assembly formed from National Assembly on July 9th ,1789 during first stages of French Revolution .

Liberty, Equality, Fraternity: The national motto of France which came into existence after French revolution representing its ideals.

Robespierre: Maximilien Robespierre was one of most influential figures associated with French Revolution and Reign Of Terror.