. . . Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good. . . .-Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, 1789 Which principle of the Enlightenment philosophers is expressed in this quotation from the French Revolution?

FRANCE UNDER NAPOLEON

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“. . . Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good. . . .”-Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, 1789 Which principle of the Enlightenment philosophers is expressed in this quotation from the French Revolution?

A	natural law
B	nationalism
C	free trade
D	socialism

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -For example, “Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good.” They have certain natural rights to property, to liberty, and to life. According to this theory, the role of government is to recognize and secure these rights.

Detailed explanation-2: -11. The free communication of ideas and opinions is one of the most precious of the rights of man. Every citizen may, accordingly, speak, write, and print with freedom, but shall be responsible for such abuses of this freedom as shall be defined by law.

Detailed explanation-3: -Men are born free and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions can be based only on public utility. The aim of every political association is the preservation of the natural and imprescriptible rights of man. These rights are liberty, property, security and resistance to oppression.

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FRENCH REVOLUTION

FRANCE UNDER NAPOLEON