The Twelve Tables record the laws pertaining to procedures for courts and trials, the rights of the father over the family, inheritance and legal guardianship, possession and acquisition, land rights, torts and delicts, public law, sacred law and two supplements to the law. Initially there were only 10 tablets, or tables. The plebeians were not entirely appeased by these ten. Prior to the Twelve Tables, all Roman law was unwritten and carefully guarded by a small group of patricians, leading to the plebeians being tried in a court of law without knowing what their rights were. The Twelve Tables did not amend Roman law; they simply put down in writing what the current laws were. Later written changes in Roman law effectively superseded the laws of the Twelve Tables even though the Tables were never formally abolished.
The Declaration of Independence has also been a source of inspiration outside the United States. It encouraged Antonio de Nariño and Francisco de Miranda to strive toward overthrowing the Spanish empire in South America, and it was quoted with enthusiasm by the marquis de Mirabeau during the French Revolution.
The Americans' victory over the British may have been the single greatest impact on the French Revolution. The French people saw that a revolt could be successful – even against a major military power – and lasting change was possible. Many experts argue that this gave them the motivation to rebel
Both want a change from being ruled by an absolute ruler, both have economic instability from war debt, both have social inequality. And also, both started because of enlightenment ideas
Slaves initiated the rebellion in 1791 and by 1803 they had succeeded in ending not just slavery but French control over the colony. These revolutions were influenced by the French Revolution of 1789, which would come to represent a new concept of human rights, universal citizenship, and participation in government.
