Democracy

By Drew610
  • 200 BCE

    Ancient Greece

    In ancient Greece, the people practiced the first observed democracy.
  • 500

    Ancient Roman Empire

    The Roman Empire lasted more then 500 years. Its rule started with kings, but morphed into democracy. Citizens could vote for somethings.
  • 689

    John Locke

    John Locke helped publish a book about the natural rights of every human being. His ideas helped form the way we think today.
  • Jan 1, 1100

    Iroquois

    The Iroquois are a confederacy, but practiced traits of democracy.
  • 1215

    Magna Carta

    The Magna Carta explained that the king could no longer do what he wanted, but had to follow the law of the land.

  • Petition of Right

    The Petition of Right limited the power of the king of England and withdrew some taxes.

  • English Bill of Rights

    The Bill of Rights guaranteed basic civil rights from the power of the king.

  • Montesquieu

    Montesquieu wrote that power should be divided in government to prevent one part becoming too powerful.

  • Thomas Paine

    Thomas Paine was a controversialist. His thoughts, phrases, and beliefs led many people to think differently about the world.