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507 BCE
Ancient Greek democracy
Often thought as the first form a democracy, the Ancient Greek Democracy have many similarities to modern democracy. The Greek were at the forefront of the idea that the people should have a say in government and democracy. The word democracy is from the Greek word demos kratia, which means "The people rule."
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1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was a charter of rights commonly believed to be from King John of England at Runnymede.
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Period: 1400 to
Renaissance
The Renaissance was a period of time in European history which lead the transition from middle ages to modernity. -
Period: 1500 to
Haudenosaunee Confederacy
Its Confederacy reconciles many aboriginal nations as one. It symbolizes the nations coming together as one. It can also be known as the Six Nations.
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Period: 1517 to
Reformation
It was initially aimed to change the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. It wanted to supplement the religious aspects with ambitious political rules to gain control at the expense of the church.
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American Revolution
The American Revolution was a battle between Great Britain and the original 13 British colonies in North America. The battle was to separate from Britain to form the new country named the United States of America. Liberalist ideas were at the forefront of the movement that started the American revolution.
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French Revolution
The French Revolution was a revolt fueled by the injustice of the French class system. The French Revolution strongly resignates with liberalism in the sense that liberalism was the main driving force for the revolution because they wanted more equality in the class structure. (https://moodle.adlc.ca/mod/page/view.php?id=23701043) -
The Enlightenment
Enlightenment was time when the view of many were expanded to believe in reason, liberty and the scientific method. Changing the view of many away from religion.
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Period: to
Industrial Revolution
The industrial revolution was a period when the process of manufacturing and assembly was updated and advanced. It stream lined production making supply higher.
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Changes to class System
Changes to the class system was the movement from going to a class system where people are born into their position to a class system focused on the principles of liberalism. (https://moodle.adlc.ca/mod/page/view.php?id=23701045)
