Lesson 64 of 84 · Natural Law
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic Squarenatural-law: Lesson 64
The impact of natural law extended beyond the American Revolution, influencing other global movements such as the French Revolution.
🎯 Your mission
Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
Not voting is also a vote.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
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The impact of natural law extended beyond the American Revolution, influencing other global movements such as the French Revolution. The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, adopted in 1789, echoed many of the same principles found in the American Declaration, asserting that all men are born free and equal. This document marked a profound shift in thinking about individual rights and government responsibility, emphasizing that sovereignty lies with the people. The principles of natural law thus inspired a framework for human rights that resonated through time, influencing many subsequent democratic movements around the world.
Key Facts
The French Revolution was influenced by natural law principles.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen emphasized freedom and equality.
Natural law principles inspired a framework for human rights globally.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What document from the French Revolution echoed the principles of natural law?
Why this still matters
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