They accepted the charter, because it guaranteed freedom and civil equality and created a barrier to the popular masses who were considered unable, because of their ignorance, to be involved in the management of public affairs.
Nad kiitsid harta heaks, kuna see tagas vabaduse ja kodanike võrdõiguslikkuse ja lõi barjääri rahvahulkadele, keda nende võhiklikkuse tõttu peeti võimetuteks osalema avalike asjade juhtimisel.