Saturday, March 2, 2019
Liberty, Property, Security, and Resistance to Oppression Essay
In recent times, France has experienced monumental events that augur quite a different future for France, and the beginning of a in the buff revolutionary regime. Dis h every(prenominal)ow and theft have unfortunately accompanied boisterous events and in response the formation of the National Guard. The Guard is composed of superior soldiers, foreign mercenaries, merchant and shopkeepers sons, and sons of the most comfortable master workers and journeymen, and other alive(p) tax paying citizens of the middle class.With such an important role as to maintain order and law in France and to protect the Constitution, it is presumed that the Commander ecumenical of this Guard must be one whom is well versed in commanding a large force. I, Marquis de Lafayette, have this experience. Having been concedeed the view of Major world(a) and forming close relations with General George Washington in the American Revolution, I performed to the best of my ability on the terms of no pay and a s a volunteer.I received a dinner gown recognition from the United States Congress for my services in the Rhode Island expedition, have gained lots respect for my tactics in battle, and ensured the Revolution was all but won with my success in the Battle of Yorktown. As a key fixings in the success of the American Revolution and as a General in the French Army, I necessitate of you all to now grant me the position of Commander General of the National Guard of Paris. Furthermore, I ask for your support of an important piece of legislature, The Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen.This document sets forrard in a solemn declaration the natural, unalienable, and sacred rights of man, in order that this declaration, being constantly before all the members of the Social body, shall remind you continually of your rights and duties in order that the acts of the legislative power, as well as those of the executive power, may be compared at any moment with the objects and purpo ses of all governmental institutions and may thus be more respected, and, lastly, in order that the grievances of the citizens, ground hereafter upon simple and incontestable principles, shall tend to the maintenance of the constitution and redound to the happiness of all, (Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen). Do not allow France devolve into anarchy, and let us continue to exercise our universal and natural rights for the benefit of and all and the future of France
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