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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta also known as the “Great Charter” was signed between the lord of Medieval England and King John. This treaty introduced the democratic system in England, which was the beginning of the English nation.
Magna Carta in Hall of Fame -
Jan 1, 1295
The Model Parliament
Edward I takes on the idea of a “Model Parliament." It includes clergy and nobility, as well as representatives from each county. Edward is the first king to declare a parliament.
The Model Parliament -
Jan 1, 1350
The Iroquois Parliament
The Iroquois Confederacy allied six different nations in total. It had procedures for compromised decision making by; consensus and representatives.This established respect to all and as well as a belief in the equality of people. -
Petition of Rights
The Petition of Rights is an English document that sets rules that the king, Charles the first, is forbidden to break the terms of agreement. This petition contains the limits on taxes, the limits of imprisonment, the limits towards punishment and the limits towards billeting.
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Bill of Rights
Bill of rights is an act that the parliament of England passed down to limit the powers of sovereign and set rules for the parliament such as freedom of speech. This act was the rebirth of the Declaration of Rights. -
Quebec Act
Quebec ActThe Quebec act was a huge move in accepting French into Canada and reducing disagreements between French and English Canadians. The act recognized the French civil law. -
Declaration of Independnce
The American Revolution played a big part in the contribution in democracy. The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson, is one of the nation’s most allegorical symbols. Many ideas had already existed and been expressed by John Locke and the Continental philosophers. This document validates ideas that make up the American nation; “All men are created free and equal and posses the same inherent, natural rights.” -
The 15th Amendment of the United States
This changed the lives of black men living in America, enabling them to vote. Unfortunately, this change was not effective in the Southern states.
The 15th Amendment -
Women Rights to Vote
New regulations were made in favor of women, granting them the right to vote. This is the first women's suffrage movement made worldwide. -
Ghandhi's Passive Resistance
Mahatma Gandhi begins a pacifist campaign to gain India's independence against Britain. -
India an Independent Nation
India is no longer a part of the British Empire. Soon after, they are recognized as the largest democracy.
Independence in India -
Apartheid in South Africa
ApartheidThe Prime Minister initiated Apartheid laws which allowed Blacks to vote, but only in their homelands. -
The People's Republic of China
Communist Mao Zedong defeats the Nationalists in the Chinese civil war. After his victory, he creates the People's Republic of China. -
1st Black Politician Elected in Canada
Leonard Braithwaite was the first black given a role in a provincial legislature. -
Voting Rights Act in the United States
The Voting Rights Act was put forward in order to spread suffrage upon African-Americans in all states, especially the South. This movement has brought equality over time. -
1st Woman on Supreme Court
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Reagan fulfilling his 1980 campaign promise to appoint the first woman to the highest court in the United States.
Sandra O'Connor being appointed -
Mexico General Election
The Institutional Revolutionary Party passed presidency onto the National Action Party, after holding power for 71 years. -
Beginning of Democracy in Athens
Democracy began with the Athens. It arose in many civilizations, such as city states. In the discussion of Democratic process; foreigners, women, and slaves were neglected the right to attend. Athens created and developed a governmental system that crusaded throughout world history.
Democracy in Athens -
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The Evolution of Democracy
- Beginning of Democracy in Athens
- Magna Carta
- The Model Parliament
- The Iroquois Parliament
- Petition of Rights
- Bill of Rights
- Quebec Act
- Declaration of Independnce
- The 15th Amendment of the United States
- Women Rights to Vote
- Ghandhi's Passive Resistance
- India an Independent Nation
- Apartheid in South Africa
- The People's Republic of China
- 1st Black Politician Elected in Canada
- Voting Rights Act in the United States
- 1st Woman on Supreme Court
