Journal 125 – The Polish May 3,1791 Constitution
The people of Poland formed and adopted the first democratic constitution in Europe on May 3, 1791. This was the second democratic constitution in the world.
The Polish constitution was inspired by the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence and the American Constitution of 1787.
At that time, Poland was a powerful force in Europe. The authors of the May 3,1791 Constitution proposed a democratic form of government. In the American Revolution two the Polish patriots participated: Tadeusz Kosciuszko and Casimir Pulaski.
After many years of oppression, especially third partitions, Poland became a free and independent country.
The people of Poland formed and adopted the first democratic constitution in Europe on May 3, 1791. This was the second democratic constitution in the world.
The Polish constitution was inspired by the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence and the American Constitution of 1787.
At that time, Poland was a powerful force in Europe. The authors of the May 3,1791 Constitution proposed a democratic form of government. In the American Revolution two the Polish patriots participated: Tadeusz Kosciuszko and Casimir Pulaski.
After many years of oppression, especially third partitions, Poland became a free and independent country.
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