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507 BCE
Ancient Greece Democracy
The Ancient Greece Democracy was the first democracy in the world, the Athenian leader Cleisthenes introduced a system of political reforms and he called it” demokratia” meaning, “rule by the people”. The ancient Greece Democracy was important in Classical Liberalism because it gave poor men the opportunity to lead in the government, the right to vote, and the right to speak for themselves -
1215
Magna Carta
On June 15th, 1215, the Magna Carta (The Great Charter) was published which is one of the most important documents in history. It established the principle that everyone is subject to the law, including the king. It guaranteed the right to a fair trial, the right to justice, and also the right of individuals. -
1301
The Renaissance (14th-16th Century)
The Renaissance meaning “rebirth” was a very important event in History, it included the discovery and exploration of new continents and the growth of commerce. It included those outside the elite classes, and it directed society toward more humanist and realistic perspectives. -
1401
Haudenosaunee Confederacy (15th Century-1776)
Haudenosaunee Confederacy was intended as a way to unite the nations and create peace during decision making. Each of the nations of the Haudenosaunee was united by the common goal to live in harmony. It is still significant today for people, especially the Iroquois people. -
1517
The Reformation (1517-1648)
The reformation was the basis for the founding of Protestantism, which is one of the three major branches of Christianity. Protestantism gave rise to secular democracy. The Protestant Reformation impacted nearly every academic discipline, notably the social sciences like economics, philosophy, and history. -
The Enlightenment (The 18th Century)
During the Enlightenment, European philosophers helped promote the ideas about human nature that led to the development of classical liberalism. The Enlightenment produced numerous books, essays, inventions, scientific discoveries, laws, wars, and revolutions. -
The Industrial Revolution (18th-19th Century)
The Industrial Revolution included changes in manufacturing and transportation, fewer things were being made by hand, and machines in larger-scale factories became more common. It is significant because it increased the overall amount of wealth and distributed it more widely than had been the case in earlier centuries, helping to enlarge the middle class. -
The American Revolution (1776)
The American Revolution opened new markets and new trade relationships, the victory also opened the western territories for settlements and it created new domestic markets. The American Revolution also secured the independence of the United States from the dominion of Great Britain so that it was separated from the British Empire. -
The French Revolution (1789-1815)
The French Revolution was a significant event in modern European history that began in 1789 and ended in the late 1790s with the ascent of Napoleon Bonaparte. The French revolution changed the social and political structure of France, It is important because it put an end to the French Monarchy, feudalism, and took political power from the Catholic Church. -
Changes to the Class System (19th Century)
As classical liberalism took over, society was changing. Social classes began to be reduced and class structure emerged. This valued individuals as unique and encouraged more economic opportunities, allowing them to become wealthy and join a higher economic class.
