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450
Tweleve Tables
In 450 BC, Rome posted the Twelve Tables. The Twelve Tables put their laws in writing so every citizen would know them. This event is a significant step towards democracy because Rome was the first society to put their in writing. -
461
Advancing Athenian Democracy
In 461 BC, Pericles had a major influence on Athenian society. After Cleisthenes created a democracy, Pericles further shaped and advanced the government. This event is important to democracy because he helped set up Athenian democracy. -
Oct 9, 1215
Magna Carta Signed
In 1215, the Magna Carta was signed. The Magna Carta was a document created to limit the power of kings. The Magna Carta also made it so kings had to abide by the law. -
Oct 15, 1250
Ten Commandments Given to Moses
According to Hebrew lessons, in 1250 BC, a man named Moses lead the Jews out of slavery and received the Ten Commandments from God. This is an important step towards democracy because Hebrews began writing down the Ten Commandments and other legal ideas. The ten commandments was eventually turned into the first five books of the Bible. -
Two Treatises of Government
In 1690, John Locke wrote and published Two Treatises of Government. The main ideas of the two treatises are that no government is justified by the plea for divine right of kings and that all men are created equal. -
"Common Sense" by Thomas Paine
In 1775, Thomas Paine wrote and anonymously published the pamphlet "Common Sense." The pamphlet challenged the power and rights of British governments and the royal monarchy. It was the first work in America to openly ask for independence from Great Britain. -
English Bill of Rights
The English bill of rghts were the first ten amendments to the constitution. They were ratified the year of 1789. The English bill of rights set down the natural rights of every Englishmen. This event is important to democracy because it made everyone have equal rights no matter who they were in society. -
Venezuela Gains Inderpendence From Spain
Simon Bolivar led the country through the struggle of fighting for it's independence from Spain. He had seen the way the United States was running in terms of the new government and decided to join the future of independence. He led them through multiple battles until Spain retreated. This event is important to the creation of democracy because Venezuela was the first country that declared independence in South America. -
World's First Democracy
In 508 BC, Athens became the world's first democracy. Before then, the monarchy rulers were selfish and ignored what their people wanted. Cleisthenes introduced many changes to Athenain government. The citizens were allowed to now choose their rulers and vote on laws. -
Roman Republic
In 509 BC, Rome became a republic. This is important to the formation of Democracy because Rome had overthrown their monarchy ruler and created a government in which their citizens elect their leaders.
