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600 BCE
Ancient Greek Democracy
When the Greeks made Democracy.
They contributed to classical liberalism by making the right for people to vote. -
1215
Magna Carta
The first step to a liberal society in England by giving the rule of law. it contributes to liberalism because of the equality under law. people spoke up from enormous taxation. -
Period: 1300 to 1500
The Renaissance
The enlightenment in people in Europe. A change in intelligence and culture. -
Period: 1400 to
Haudenosaunee Confederacy
The combining of many first nations clans to have a common goal, to live in peace. it contributes to Liberalism by saying that different people can meet up and make life better. And gives all people a right, including women. -
Period: 1517 to
Reformation
The time of when the churches were challenged and all peoples intelligence, started the 30 years war. and changes thinking for people. it contributed to Liberalism by Challenging peoples thoughts and ideas. -
The Enlightenment
Age of Reasoning, the change of intelligence and culture -
American Revolution
When the 13 colonies fought against the British for sovereignty
it contributes to Liberalism by people thinking that they have the right to be free. and stand up to tyranny. -
French Revolution
The lower class fought against the higher class in France. Gave freedom to all people in France. it helps liberalism by giving the common man freedom, not just the rich. -
Change to class system
a change from old class system (peasent, knight, pope, king) to a newer class system ( rich, poor, mid class). -
Period: to
Industrial revolution
The era of machines. The movement from Feudalism to Industrialism. Next step to a higher society, where farmers and factory owners got freedom over their land. The middle class got more wealthier. it contributed to Liberalism by how the middle class demanded to have equal rights as in he right to vote and be equal under law.