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509 BCE
Roman Democracy
After the king was sent away, the Romans became a republic mostly run by the rich and were called patricians. They created the democratic institution called the Senate. -
Period: 350 BCE to 700 BCE
Athenian Democracy
The Athenians had the first democracy, all citizens were supposed to take part in their cities affairs. -
1215
Monarchy
In 1215, the king was forced to create a Parliament by nobility. -
1215
Magna Carta
The king was forced to sign the Magna Carta which limited his power as king. -
Period: to
The American Revolution
The American Revolution created the first true democracy. -
The French Revolution
The French wanted a democracy and rebelled against the monarchy, eventually beheading all royalty
