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Period: 500 to
The Development of Liberalism
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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
"The Great Charter of the Liberties of England, and of the Liberties of the Forest"; An early law of liberties, made to reduce the powers of the king and give in to the law of the land, but still has an effect today. -
Jan 1, 1300
The Renaissance
a cultural movement; it consisted of a flowering of literature, science, art, religion, and politics; important in contrast to today's idealogies, showing major changes towards liberalism -
Jan 1, 1400
Haudenosaunee Confederacy
An influence on liberal thought in North America, through ideals such as The Great Law of Peace. -
Jan 1, 1517
Protestant Reformation
Seperation of Christianity groups from Roman Catholic way, formed due to disagreement with practices and values of Roman Catholicism. -
Age of Enlightenment
A large cultural movement that promoted reason in order to reform society and advance knowledge -
Industrial Revolution
Major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transportation, and technology had a profound effect on the social, economic and cultural conditions of the time. -
American Revolution
The 13 Colonies seperate from British Rule and unify themselves as their own faction. -
French Revolution
The French Monarchial system is overthrown by left-wing groups, changing the way the country is governed. -
Athenian Democracy (B.C.)
The first known democracy comprised in Athens. Many other Greek cities formed a democracy shortly after based on the Athens model, but none were as successful as the original.