The French constitution was the first constitution ever made in France. This was created after the coordination of the Absolute Monarchy in the Ancient Regime. Absolute monarchy is defined as a monarchical form of government where the monarch exercises ultimate governing authority as head of state and head. King Louis XVI approved this on September 3, 1791.
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In 1789, The French National Assembly began to draft this constitution. The declaration of the rights of man was adopted on August 26, 1789. Eventually, it then became the preamble. The constitution brought about change in France such as freedom, liberty, limited power of king and more equality amongst the estates. It also divided the cost of taxes that the peasants had to pay for the first and second estates. The first and second estate are now included in the payment of taxes. Punishments were made to be reasonable, and all were required to follow it. It was no longer the wants of the king that were followed, rather it included the people's opinions, needs and rights as well.
References:
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http://worldhistoryproject.org/1791/9/3/french-constitution-of-1791
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http://blog.cvsd.k12.pa.us/tylerglickblog/
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In 1789, The French National Assembly began to draft this constitution. The declaration of the rights of man was adopted on August 26, 1789. Eventually, it then became the preamble. The constitution brought about change in France such as freedom, liberty, limited power of king and more equality amongst the estates. It also divided the cost of taxes that the peasants had to pay for the first and second estates. The first and second estate are now included in the payment of taxes. Punishments were made to be reasonable, and all were required to follow it. It was no longer the wants of the king that were followed, rather it included the people's opinions, needs and rights as well.
References:
http://www.ask.com/question/french-constitution-of-1791 http://worldhistoryproject.org/1791/9/3/french-constitution-of-1791
http://worldhistoryproject.org/1791/9/3/french-constitution-of-1791
Image: www.camillesourget.com
http://blog.cvsd.k12.pa.us/tylerglickblog/