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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The first charter of human rights ever written. Set the stage for liberalism in the way of individual rights and freedoms and was the basis for many later charters of rights. -
Period: Dec 1, 1300 to Dec 31, 1500
Renaissance
A time of extreme economic, artistic, and knowledge-based growth and freedom. Ties a lot into individualism & self-interest because people were learning to have agency and believe what they wanted, even forming new religions. (note that time-span is not exact) -
Period: Jan 1, 1400 to
Haudenosaunee Confederacy
An agreement between six indigenous groups that inspired the American Declaration of Independence. Established rights and freedoms, equality between all citizens, and different branches of government with different powers. -
Period: Apr 9, 1517 to
Reformation Period
A time of religious reformation; the birth of Protestantism and Lutheranism. The Catholic Church was losing its grip on the West and giving way to new ways of thinking; in 1555, Catholicism and Lutheranism were allowed to coexist because of the Peace of Augsburg, and this allowed a lot of religious freedom in Europe. -
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Enlightenment Period
Also called the Century of Philosophy, this period gave birth to many Great Thinkers and ideologies, many of which we still see and use today. -
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Industrial Revolution
Massive economic and industrial growth, but because unskilled labourers were getting more and more jobs, the unemployed masses were incredibly upset and protested and revolted the industrial age. Unsafe work conditions and child labour were huge problems in this time, and eventually workers' rights were implemented to help prevent injuries and deaths at work. -
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American Revolution
The birth of the Declaration of Independence, a document which stated the rights and freedoms of all Americans. -
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French Revolution
Feudalism in France is abolished; the Declaration of the Rights of Man is written, with inspiration from the Declaration of Independence. -
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Changes to Class System
A transition from social class to economic class. You were born into your wealth, which you couldn't control. However, under classical liberalism, you could increase your wealth and step up the class ladder easier than you could when it was purely based on who you were born to.
