National Assembly Makes Reforms: The August

Decrees - 1789• Abolished remains of feudalism• Repealed tithe• Did away with the

special privileges of 1st & 2nd Estates

• Stated that all people were equal before the law (although women not granted equal rights!)

Declaration of Rights of Man & Citizen – 1789

• Granted freedom of speech, press & religion• Protected citizens

against arbitrary arrest & imprisonment

Declaration of Rights of Man & Citizen – 1789