PDP4 - Declaration of the Rights of Man & Citizen

PDP4- Declaration of the Rights of Man & Citizen

Author Bio:  The authors of The Declaration of the Rights of Man was written by the assembly of representatives of the French people, in 1789. Their bias would be to provide more writes to the people, and keep the community happy and with a say in their government. They wanted to keep the government in check to make sure they're not missing out on any of their humanly rights. 

Date/Context: This article was written at the beginning of the French Revolution, so I imagine they were trying to settle the peace, and allow for the French people to get more say in their government. After seeing how the American government was set up, and how the people had a lot of freedom, the French would also want this. 

Summary: The main idea of this document is about the French people gaining more rights, and freedom. But also not being unfairly convicted, or segregated based on anything. It is a lot like the Constitution of America. For instance, in the first and second articles it is talking about how all men are created equal, and everyone has the same rights, and no one should be impressed. This reflects the constitution which was published not long before this one. This Declaration is trying to uncorrupt the government, and allow people to have their rights and duties as a citizen. 

Key Quotation:  "...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..."