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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta, “Great Charter,” was signed between the barons of Medieval England and King John. This signing opened up the democratic system in England, which created the English nation. -
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. -
Jan 1, 1350
The Iroquois Confederacy
The Iroquois Confederacy united five, later six, different nations. It had procedures for descision making by representatives and consensus. This demonstrated respect for diversity as well as a belief in the equality of people. -
Petition of Rights
The Petition of Rights is an English document that sets standards that the king, Charles I, is forbidden to break the terms of agreement. This petition contains limits on taxes, imprisonment, punishment and billeting. -
Bill Of Rights
Bill of rights is an act that the parliament of England passed to limit powers of sovereign and sets rules for parliament such as freedom of speech in Parliament. This act was a reassertion of the Declaration of Rights. -
Quebec Act
The 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 Independence
The American Revolution was a huge contribution to democracy.The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson is one of the nation’s most exquisite symbols. Many ideas had already existed and been expressed by John Locke and the Continental philosophers. This document justifies ideas that make up the American nation: “All men are created free and equal and possess 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 New Zealand Election Act
New regulations are made in favor of women, granting them the right to vote. This is the first women's suffrage movement made worldwide. -
Women Rights to Vote
Women in most of the Canadian western provinces had the right to vote in provincial elections. -
Mahatma Ghandhi's Passive Resistance
Mahatma Ghandhi begins a non-violent campaign to gain India's independence againtst Britain. -
India an Independent Nation
India is no longer a part of the British Empire. Soon after, they are recognized as the largest democracy. -
Apartheid in South Africa
The 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. -
First 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. -
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 in Athens. It began in many civilizations, such as city states. Women, slaves and foreigners were excluded in the discussion of democratic process. Athens developed a governmental system that was continued throughout modern world history. -
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The Years of Democratic Events
