Democracy Timeline

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  • 753 BCE

    Ancient Roman Empire

    The Roman Empire establishes a democratic republic.
  • 507 BCE

    Ancient Greece

    Greek city-states establish democracies.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    The Magna Carta is signed, establishing that everyone, including the king, is subject to law.

  • Petition of Right

    The Petition of Right was signed to set restrictions on the king's power.

  • English Bill of Rights

    The English Bill of Rights was established to create separation of power and sets basic certain rights.

  • John Locke

    John Locke published Two Treatises of Government.

  • Iroquois Confederacy

    The Iroquois Confederacy Constitution was established.

  • Montesquieu

    Baron Montesquieu wrote "The Spirit of the Laws" about politics and democracy.

  • Thomas Paine

    Thomas Paine published "Common Sense"