17. National Assembly Makes Reforms: The August Decrees - 1789 Abolished remains of feudalism Abolished remains of feudalism Repealed tithe Repealed tithe Did away with the special privileges of 1st & 2nd Estates Did away with the special privileges of 1st & 2nd Estates

18. Stated that all people were equal before the law (although women not granted equal rights!) Stated that all people were equal before the law (although women not granted equal rights!) Declaration of Rights of Man & Citizen – 1789

19. Granted freedom of speech, press & religion Granted freedom of speech, press & religion Protected citizens against arbitrary arrest & imprisonment Protected citizens against arbitrary arrest & imprisonment Declaration of Rights of Man & Citizen – 1789