Origins of Canadian government

By Killa23
  • 509 BCE

    The Roman Empire

    The Roman Empire
    Initially the wealthiest of Rome held power, and everyone else was seen as a lower class and not important. No one of that group could be a member of the government.
  • 507 BCE

    Democracy in Ancient Greece

    Democracy in Ancient Greece
    All male citizens above the age of 20 were expected to vote. Everyone’s vote was equal. And all laws were voted on by the people
  • Jun 15, 1215

    The Magna Carta

    The Magna Carta
    The Magna Carta was a book of rights and privileges kings had. And rules they had to follow. It was written to lower kings from above the law and be held accountable for their actions and wrong doings. It was signed by king John
  • 1570

    Iroquois Confederacy

    Iroquois Confederacy
    A group of tribes working together To keep each other safe as an alliance, they would also vote on laws as a council of 50 members to form a better government

  • British parliament

    British parliament
    The British parliament was naturally developed from the political needs of the king and his government. And went through short growth periods.

  • Divine Right Of Kings

    Divine Right Of Kings
    Europeans thought that kings derived their power from god himself, and could not be held accountable for any of their actions by any authority of parliament

  • Thomas Hobbs

    Thomas Hobbs
    Known for this theory of human nature, that all humans are naturally selfish. And that we are naturally needy and vulnerable.

  • John Locke

    John Locke
    John Locke opposed Thomas Hobbes theory of humans be naturally bad and selfish. He believed that all people characterized by reason and tolerance. And are allowed natural right to life, liberty and property.

  • The American Revolution

    The American Revolution
    The British attempted to impose greater control over the colonies and to make them repay the crown for its defence of them in the French and Indian war. Some causes were the Boston massacre and Boston tea party. The revolution lasted from 1775 to 1783

  • The Great Depression

    The Great Depression
    The Great Depression also know as Black Thursday Took place after the stock market crash in October 1929. Other causes were high trade tariffs, government policies and bank failures. Many were left homeless and jobs less started in 1929 and ended in 1933