The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, adopted in France in 1789 during the early stages of the French Revolution, is a foundational document that articulates the principles of individual and collective rights. It was influenced by Enlightenment ideas and the American Declaration of Independence and emphasizes the rights inherent to all human beings. Key points of the declaration include: 1. **Equality**: It asserts that all men are born free and equal in rights.

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