The declaration of the rights of man and of the citizen written in august 1789 is a central document of the french revolution and fundamental to the history of both civil and human rights.
Declaration of the rights of man lesson plan. The representatives of the french people organized as a national assembly 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 in order that this. Declaration of the rights of man worksheet lesson plan template and teaching resources. Universal declaration of human rights resources 10 resources 1 abc. Some activities discuss the declaration in general.
This declaration of the rights of man. 1789 worksheet is suitable for 9th 12th grade. This worksheet has a brief context for the declaration of the rights of man and citizen and then asks students to code and annotate the declaration with the names of enlightenment philosophers who. The declaration of the rights of man and citizen student worksheet for students 8th 12th in this enlightenment worksheet students read a 1 page selection about the decline of the declaration of the rights of man and citizen examine the listed web sites on the topic and then respond to 7 short answer questions about the.
This product includes the lesson materials and lesson plan for analyzing the declaration of the rights of man and the citizen. Other lesson plans focus on 2 4 16 18. Description each article of the universal declaration of human rights is introduced with a plain language version an exploration of some key. Approved by the national assembly of france.
It was strongly influenced by america s declaration of independence written by thomas jefferson. Declaration of the rights of man lesson plans and worksheets from thousands of teacher reviewed resources to help you inspire students learning. French declaration of the rights of man lesson plans and worksheets from thousands of teacher reviewed resources to help you inspire students learning. Have you ever really read the declaration of the rights of man.
The marquis de lafayette a veteran of the american. Students compare and contrast the declaration of independence to france s declaration of the rights of man to the declaration of the united nations. France before the revolution of 1789. Get free access see review.
Students are asked to consider the effect this declaration might have had on the society described. This would be used during a unit on the french revolution as a way for students to understand this document and how it connects to the enlightenment and the american revolut.