Lesson 39 of 84 · Natural Law
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic Squarenatural-law: Lesson 39
The French Revolution (1789-1799) was similarly inspired by Enlightenment principles, especially the idea of natural rights.
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The French Revolution (1789-1799) was similarly inspired by Enlightenment principles, especially the idea of natural rights. The revolutionaries sought to overthrow the monarchy and establish a government based on the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity. The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, adopted in 1789, outlined fundamental rights and asserted that all citizens are equal under the law. This document drew inspiration from natural law, as it emphasized human rights that should be guaranteed regardless of social status.
Key Facts
The French Revolution sought liberty, equality, and fraternity.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man emphasized equality under the law.
Natural law inspired the French Revolution's focus on human rights.
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1 of 2What was a key goal of the French Revolution?
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