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3000 BCE
Beginning
When it all started, there was no such thing as Human Rights.
If you stuck with the right people, you were safe.
If not, then you weren't. -
539 BCE
Cyrus the Great
Cyrus the Great conquers Babylon, and announces that all slaves are free to go, free to choose their own religion, no matter who they stuck with. His words were documented on the “Cyrus Cylinder.” -
479 BCE
Cyrus's Words are Spread
Cyrus's words are spread to Athens, Greece. -
272 BCE
Cyrus's Words spread more.
Cyrus's words are spread to India. -
27 BCE
Cyrus's words reach Rome
His words finally get to the Roman Empire. The Romans noticed that people naturally followed certain laws, without being told to: they called this “Natural Law.” However, it was constantly trampled by powerful rulers. -
Jun 15, 1215
England's Magna Carta
England creates the Magna Carta, when a King agrees that no-one can overrule the people’s rights, not even a king.
1628: British Petition of Rights is created, finally recognizing human rights, keeping them safe from those in power. -
British Bill of Rights
The British Bill of Rights was passed. -
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American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War, battle against Great Britain. America was born. -
America Declares Independence
America Declares Independence from Great Britain, because Britain was still taking control of the colonies. America claimed: “All men are created Equal.” -
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French Revolution
The French also created a list of rights, which was longer than the American one. They also claimed that these rights weren’t just “made up,” but “Natural.” The Roman concept of “Natural Law,” became “Natural Rights.” -
U.S. Bill of Rights
The U.S. creates a Bill of Rights. -
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Napoleonic Era
Napoleon Invades Europe, claiming to be the "Emperor of the world." He almost succeeded. -
Sixth Coalition at Leipzig
The rest of Europe join together to overthrow Napoleon's rule. -
Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi lead several protests against the rulers of Europe, who forcibly took control of many different Non-European Countries. -
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WWI
No explanations needed here. -
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WWII
Hitler killed half of the world’s Jewish population. In total, 90 million people died, including Hitler himself. -
United Nations Established
The United Nations was Established, “To reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person.” -
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Under the supervision of Eleanor Roosevelt, "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights" was created.