Abolition of Nobility
The 19th of June, 1790, was an important day for French revolutionists, as the Decree Abolishing Hereditary Nobility and Titles was put into action. The decree legally abolished the nobility, all its privileges, and was a big revolutionary step in the journey towards equality. Influenced by the thoughts of the era’s greatest minds, the themes found in the declaration made one thing clear: every person was a Frenchman, and everyone was equal. Not surprisingly, the French people embraced the declaration, while the king and many nobles did not. It effectively ended the ancient regime and ensured equality for the bourgeoisie. People could now make a name for themselves regardless of their bloodline. The themes of the Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen would remain with the French citizens all throughout the revolution, creating a sense of nationalism with it.