Evolution Of Democratic Ideals

Magna Carta

Feb 1, 1215

Established rescpect for certain individual rights due to the process of law and limited government.

Revolutions

Oct 17, 1217

The Glorious Revolurtion and the American Revolution and French Revolutions. MAkes new laws for the people and helps society

The Glorious Revolution

Sep 20, 1688

Ensured the superiority of parliment over the monarchy while spelling out basic rights and freedoms

English Bill Of Rights

Dec 16, 1689

Extended individual liberties and due process of law to the nobility

Jean Rousseau and john locke

Jan 1, 1762

These two great thinkers stated the the governments job was to protect the citizens natural rights which were life, liberty, and the ownership of property.

Declaration Of Independence

Jul 4, 1775

Declaration of Independence. Gives People right. Each individual is treated equal.

Declaration Of The Rights Of Man And The Citizen

Aug 26, 1789

extended individual liberties constend of the governed and protected the principle of the laws

U.S Bill Of Rights

Dec 15, 1791

Responded to earlier ideas about the relationship between individuals and their governments.