FRENCH REVOLUTION
FRANCE UNDER NAPOLEON
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Question
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In September of 1791, the National Assembly wrote a new constitution, as well as including the Declaration of the Rights of Man, the constitution stated that:
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All men are guaranteed the same riches as the King
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The King’s power would be extremely limited
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The King must be sent to the guillotine
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Thousands of citizens siding with the King must be sent to the guillotine
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Legislative Assembly was formed under the Constitution of 1791, which created a constitutional monarchy with Louis XVI as the head of state. 3.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Constitution of 1791 vested the power to make laws in the National Assembly, which was indirectly elected. That is, citizens voted for a group of electors, who in turn chose the Assembly. Not all citizens, however, had the right to vote.
Detailed explanation-3: -(vi) The constitution began with a Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. Rights such as the right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of opinion, equality before law could now be availed by each human being by birth.
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