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Greeks had self-governing cities. Men would come together and discuss issues. They would make decisions by coming to a consensus.
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Greeks had self-governing cities. Male citizens would gather to discuss issues. Decisions were made by consensus.
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Byzantine Emperor Justinian proclaimed the Divine Right of Kings. The monarchs claimed that they had recieved their right o govern from God and were accountable to God.
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King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta (Great Charter). This established basic legal rights (e.g. rule of law)
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The Mohawk, Seneca, Oneida, Cayuga, and Onondaga formed teh Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy.
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At the end of the English Civil War, King Charles 1 was defeated and the monarchy was abolished. Later on, a constitutional monarchy was established.
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The French Revolution and American Revolution both ended monarchial rule.
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Responsible government was created.
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Four provinces were united to form a Confederation.
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The federal vote in Canda was given to women over 21, who were British Subjects
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The federal vote was given to Canadian women.
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Britain's highest judical authority, overturned a ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada.
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The Statute of Westminster was passed by British Parliament.
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The Constitution Act gave Canada the right to make their own choices without having to deal with the British Parliament.
