National Values of France and U.S.A Flashcards
French National Values
Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité
Liberty
Being free to do what you want, without someone unfairly controlling you.
Equality
Everyone having the same rights and opportunities.
Fraternité
People acting like brothers and sisters, supporting and caring for each other.
Droits de l’Homme (Human Rights)
Basic rights that every person should have.
Democracy
A type of government where everyone gets to vote and have a say.
République (Republic)
A country without a king or queen, where people elect leaders.
American National Values
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Independence (American)
Being able to take care of yourself and make your own decisions.
The year the French Revolution starts.
1789
Year the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen is made.
1791
Third French Republic starts, making “Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité” very important.
1870
Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
Important French document about human rights.
French Constitution
The rules for how France is governed.
Date (Month, Day, Year )the Declaration of Independence is signed.
July 4, 1776