Question

why is the declaration of the rights of man and citizen regarded as a Revolutionary document

Answer 1

The declaration was regarded as a revolutionary document because:

(i) It abolished the privileges and power given to the French feudal classes.

(ii) It provided equitable distribution of the burden of taxation and of right to private property.

(iii) It provided for equality before law and freedom of speech and press.

(iv) The document was of revolutionary importance because all governments of Europe at this time were based on privileges. It was felt if the ideas contained in the documents were applied to Europe, the old order of Europe would get destroyed.

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Answer 2

Due to paucity of time all your queries could not be resolved:

The new constitution and declaration of rights of man and citizen changed the position of various sections in France:

The power of monarchy was curtailed
Feudal system was abolished
Members of clergy were forced to give up their privileges
There was a division made on basis of the ability to pay tax
Declaration of rights declared the freedom of speech of the individuals