The Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen stated the principles of the new society in France. These ideas called for individual human rights and grew out of the Enlightenment. A mix of many rich new ideas allowed legal equality, representative government, and individual freedom. The calling for liberty from enlightened thinkers and monarchs also led to The Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen.
The Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen, which was issued at the beginning of the French Revolution, created the principles of society. On August 27, 1789, the National Assembly issued the Declaration of the Rights of Man, which stated, "Men are born and remain free and equal in rights." …
