History
Draw up a list of democratic rights we enjoy today whose origins could be traced to the French Revolution.
Answer
Democratic rights we enjoy today whose origins could be traced to the French Revolution are:
- Freedom of Speech and Expression
- Freedom of the Press
- Right to vote
- Right to Assembly
- Right to Political Participation
- Equality Before the Law
- Abolition of untouchability
- Civil Liberties
- Secularism
- Worker Rights
- Citizenship Rights
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