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Different from modern day democracy
-More direct than representative
-It was a duty for men over the age of 20 to take part in the democracy
-Officials in the democracy were elected in Assembly and chosen in a process called sortition. -
-Royal Charter that says that everyone is subject to the law, even the king
-Guarantees the rights of individuals (the right to justice and fair trial) -
-People became aware of individualism
-Secularism began to take place
-Humanism -
-Outlined path to harmony and unity among nations
-Divided powers between different levels of government
-Established the equal participation of people, including women, in the government
-Guaranteed certain rights and freedoms (Freedom of Speech and rights of the individual) -
-Religious reformation
-Creation of a branch of Christianity called Protestantism -
-John Lockes ideas plus other ideas inspired American colonists to declare independence from Britain
-Established Republican form of government -
-Attempt to transform society by using liberal principles
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National assembly has signed the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
-Foundational document for individual freedom -
-The age of Reason (People accepting the power of human reason)
-Individuals knew they had worth
-inalienable and natural rights
-Democratic values were starting to form
-Authority began to rest with with the people and not the ruler -
Economic growth skyrocketed
-Market gained power
-Individuals got rewarded for their initiative
-Individuals were held responsible for success or failure
-People could pursue their own wealth -
-More jobs arose so workers were able to gain wealth
-Began to challenge the aristocratic groups for power and position in society
-Labourers were faced with horrible working conditions and insufficient wages to meet their basic needs