The representatives of the French people... believing that the ignorance, neglect, or contempt of the rights of man are the sole
cause of public calamities and of the corruption of governments, have determined to set forth in a solemn declaration the natural, unalienable, and sacred rights of man, in order that this declaration... shall remind them continually of their rights and duties; in order that the acts of the legislative power, as well as those of the executive power, may be compared at any moment with the objects and purposes of all political institutions and may thus be more respected..." - From The Declarations of the Rights of Man and of Citizen, 1789
This excerpt from The Declarations of the Rights of Man and of Citizen contains influences from what other 18th century event?
A) The Seven Years' War
B) The French Revolution
C) The Haitian Revolution
D) The American Revolution
The American Revolution had an enormous impact on the people of France. It showed that masses of people could successfully rise against a powerful monarch. This passage echoes some of the ideals presented in both the "Declaration of Independence" and the "United States Constitution."
C. Would be correct. When you are a citizen of a country you are required to respect what the country stands for, and you're also required to aide your country in times of need.
