National Values of France and U.S.A Flashcards
(26 cards)
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
The year the U.S. Constitution is signed
1787
The year the Bill of Rights is added to the Constitution
1791
Declaration of Independence
America is free from British rule.
U.S. Constitution
The main rules for the USA.
Bill of Rights
The first ten changes to the Constitution, giving people important rights.
Reason
Using your mind to think and make good decisions.
Individualism
Believing each person is important and has rights.
Skepticism
Doubting and questioning things instead of just believing them.
Secularism
Keeping religion separate from government.
