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507 BCE
The Ancient Greek Democracy
In the year 507 B.C., the Athenian leader Cleisthenes introduced a system of political reforms that he called demokratia. It was the first known democracy in the world. This system was comprised of three separate institutions: the ekklesia, a sovereign governing body that wrote laws and dictated foreign policy; the boule, a council of representatives from the ten tribes and the dikasteria, the popular courts where citizens argued cases before a group of lottery-selected jurors. -
507 BCE
The Ancient Greek Democracy (continued)
The Ancient Greek democracy happened in 507 BC to about 707 BC. It contributed to classical liberalism and society by how Cleisthenes the "father of democracy" instituted the first democracy. The principles that were instituted were rule by the people and it created the examples that we use today in our own government. These were the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch. Creating the thought of individualism in the process. -
1215
Magna Carta
This added to classical liberalism by institution the rule of law in Britain with even the king under it. Adding to the budding thought of individualism in the process. -
1215
Magna Carta
Originally issued by King John of England (r. 1199–1216) as a practical solution to the political crisis he faced in 1215, Magna Carta established for the first time the principle that everybody, including the king, was subject to the law. Although nearly a third of the text was deleted or substantially rewritten within ten years, and almost all the clauses have been repealed in modern times, Magna Carta remains a cornerstone of the British constitution. -
1300
Renaissance
This contributed to classical liberalism by letting political and thinkers free to do and create what ever they wanted and many thrived. Adding to the budding thought of individualism in the process. -
1300
Renaissance
The Renaissance was a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political and economic “rebirth” following the Middle Ages. Generally described as taking place from the 14th century to the 17th century, the Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art. Some of the greatest thinkers, authors, statesmen, scientists and artists in human history thrived during this era, while global exploration opened up new lands and cultures to European commerce. -
1400
Haudenosaunee Confederacy
Often described as the oldest, participatory democracy on Earth, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy’s constitution is believed to be a model for the American Constitution. What makes it stand out as unique to other systems around the world is its blending of law and values. For the Haudenosaunee, law, society and nature are equal partners and each plays an important role. -
1400
Haudenosaunee Confederacy
This added to classical liberalism by helping the thirteen colonies determine how their government would be established. Adding to the budding thought of individualism in the process. -
1517
Reformation
This added to classical liberalism by the thinkers like Martin Luther to redefine how liberalism would be connected to the Church and how the church would be reestablished. Adding to the budding thought of individualism in the process. -
1517
Reformation
The Protestant Reformation was the 16th-century religious, political, intellectual and cultural upheaval that splintered Catholic Europe, setting in place the structures and beliefs that would define the continent in the modern era. In northern and central Europe, reformers like Martin Luther, John Calvin and Henry VIII challenged papal authority and questioned the Catholic Church’s ability to define Christian practice. -
The Enlightenment
European politics, philosophy, science and communications were radically reoriented during the course of the “long 18th century” (1685-1815) as part of a movement referred to by its participants as the Age of Reason, or simply the Enlightenment. Enlightenment thinkers in Britain, in France and throughout Europe questioned traditional authority and embraced the notion that humanity could be improved through rational change. -
The Enlightenment
Enlightenment thinkers added to classical liberalism by creating ways that people could redefine government and how they could make their own. Adding to the budding thought of individualism in the process. -
Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution marked a period of development in the latter half of the 18th century that transformed largely rural, agrarian societies in Europe and America into industrialized, urban ones. Goods that had once been painstakingly crafted by hand started to be produced in mass quantities by machines in factories, thanks to the introduction of new machines and techniques in textiles, iron making and other industries. -
Industrial Revolution
This event added to classical liberalism by how people/Individuals could start mass producing goods for every body. adding more to the budding thought of individualism in the process. -
American Revolution
For more than a decade before the outbreak of the American Revolution in 1775, tensions had been building between colonists and the British authorities. The French and Indian War, or Seven Years’ War (1756-1763), brought new territories under the power of the crown, but the expensive conflict lead to new and unpopular taxes. Attempts by the British government to raise revenue by taxing the colonies met heated protest by the colonists. -
American Revolution
This added by how the Americans developed their government to be almost fully individualist. Making the new super power we have today. Creating the principle individualism and installing it to the worlds governments. -
French Revolution
The French Revolution was a watershed event in modern European history that began in 1789 and ended in the late 1790s with the ascent of Napoleon Bonaparte. During this period, French citizens razed and redesigned their country’s political landscape, uprooting centuries-old institutions such as absolute monarchy and the feudal system. The French Revolution played a critical role in shaping modern nations by showing the world the power inherent in the will of the people. -
French Revolution
This showed the modern world that the people have the power to make change. and new governments were installed with the people in power. -
Changes to the Class system
This created opportunities for individuals to do more economical events and allowing them to join a higher economic class. -
Changes to the Class system
As classical liberalism took over, society began to change. Social classes began to diminish and class structure emerged. This valued individuals as unique and encouraged more economic opportunities, allowing them to become wealthy and join a higher economic class.