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The French Revolution

This activity focuses on the essential principles outlined in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen from 1789. Students will explore the themes of liberty, equality, and fraternity, emphasizing the natural rights of individuals and the responsibilities of government. This exercise encourages active engagement through group discussions, note-taking, and answering questions based on the film about the French Revolution. Students should reflect on how these Enlightenment ideas influenced political thought and human rights, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal historical moment.

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The French Revolution

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  1. The French Revolution

  2. Recap

  3. Movie Questions • Due Tuesday • Write notes on this sheet, hand in answers on separate sheet (typed or in pen) • 3-5 sentences min. per answer

  4. Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen 1789

  5. Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen • Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good. • The aim of all political association is the preservation of the natural and [inalienable] rights of man. These rights are liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression. • Every citizen has a right to participate personally, or through his representative, in its foundation. It must be the same for all, whether it protects or punishes. • No person shall be accused, arrested, or imprisoned except in the cases and according to the forms prescribed by law. • As all persons are held innocent until they shall have been declared guilty. • Every citizen may, accordingly, speak, write, and print with freedom

  6. Key Term • Despotism (Despot) • Another term for Absolute power (absolute leader)

  7. Group Work • With your small group read through the packet Enlightenment and Human Rights • Underline/Highlight • Use your Movie Questions sheet to take notes and help start to fill in some of the questions • Finish for HW

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