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Jan 1, 700
Greece
The definition of citizen was males born in Athens. It excluded women and slaves. -
Jan 1, 1215
Magna Carta
In 1215, King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta. This
document had certain provisions in it to safeguard the rights of
citizens -
Jan 1, 1215
Monarchy and parliament
Throughout the middle ages most European countries had a monarchy.Simple put kings or Queens ruled in places such as France, England and Russia.Kings and Queen’s felt that they
owed their power directly from God. They felt
themselves the chosen ones and to question their authority was to question God. Parliament comes from the word Parler. -
Modern Democracies
Americans could vote and the
powers of the government were restricted so that no one branch
could have too much power. If one branch did try to abuse its power than the other two could over ride it. -
The French Revolution
The French Revolution
of 1789 was rooted in the spirit
of Democracy. However, those
who championed liberty soon
imitated the actions of absolute
dictators in order to get their
way. -
Bob Marley
Bob Marley played Robert Mugabe inauguration in 1978 because Mugabe was the new hope for Africa. -
United Nations
The United Nations pledged that human beings have
a right to live and work without abuse for governments. That all
people, “are born free and equal, and that all have the
right to life, liberty and the security of person.” -
Rome
It was declared republic after the king was sent away. Rich families took over. The upper class people were called Patricians.They ruled over the common people and the plebs. The plebs rebelled and won more rights. They were not as actice as the Athenians but they helped create the new democratic institution called the Senate
