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Athenian Democracy
Democracy occurred in the 5th century also known as the 401 - 500 period. The government developed at this time and there was an extravagent system in the government allowing male citizens to have equal political rights, freedom of speech and the oppurtunity to participate direcly on political arenas. Furthermore, any male citizen of the age 18 and over can speak or vote and can make decisons and contribute. The democracy prevailed during the golden age but was replaced by the oligarchy. -
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Roman Republic Democracy
Roman republic began when the Roman overthrew their Estruscan leader. It is centered at the city of Rome. These events led up to the republic in 509 B.C, through to the establishment of the Roman empire in 27 B.C. The republic saw it's city expand from central italy to the entire Mediterranean. They were establishing a government that would influence politics for thousands of years. The assembly allowed plebians or common citiziens into it's membership -
Nov 29, 1215
England - 1215 Magna Carta
At this time period, Nobles force King John to sign the Magna Carta signifying to have more power than the rights of the Kings. Basic freedom and property rights to “free men”. -
The Glorious Revolution
The glorious revolution; also known as the bloodless revolution because it happened without any blood. In 1688, landowners and mostly everyone didn't want a king to rule, especially not a catholic king. In a result of John Locke's thoery it led to the overthow of Catholic James II of England, with the joint monarchy of his daughter Mary. The parliment gave the throne to William (Dutch) and that would be final - if he signed the bill of rights. England's glorious revolution created a monarchy. -
The Quebec Act
The Quebec act of 1774, was the act of British Parliment. This act had major implications on 13 colonies and the future of British North America. -
The American Revolution
The American Revolution 1776-83 is also referred to as the U.S war of independance. American colonies went against Britain. -
US Constitution - 1787
The U.S. Constitution is basically the oldest written democratic constitution. It's a federal system of government. It means seperating the power, of president, congress and judiciary to stop to abuse of power. At this time slaves and woman do not have the ability to vote. -
France - 1789-99
The French Revolution is the time where King Louis XVI is put out of power and later executed. Power is transferred from a monarchy to a republic based on citizenship and the right to vote, however woman cannot vote. -
Switzerland's impact.
At this time a brief civil war leads Switzerland to a referendum. First recorded as a new federal constitution. This country holds more referendums than any other country. -
Australia's plan
Secret ballot is a good form of voting because it is a way to vote without being influenced by others. Australia held the first ballot votes. This was then spreading to other countries. -
Britain's second form act
Britains second reform act doubles the amount of men that can vote. All male householders are given the right to vote. -
New Zealand's achievement
Supposedly one of the first countries to achieve universal suffrage for woman. But woman still did not achieve to stand up until 1919, it was still a very big change in democracy. The first women politicians are elected in 1933. -
Finland's reward
Woman not only achieve the right to vote but the right to stand for election as well. Woman's work in World War 1 proves a turning point. In 1918, woman over 30 gain the vote. -
Newfoundland joins Canada
On March 31, 1949, a new province that was formerly a Dominian of the United Kingdom joins Canada. In 1864 Newfoundland attended Quebec's conference because at this time it was in debate whether or not Newfoundland should be independant and signed the resolution which became the foundation of the 1867 British North American Act. -
Early Democracy in Athens
Athens have constructed the first democracy in the world. This is where the men on pnyx would vote and discuss matter of issues. They would finalize the decisions and that was how everything worked. This system wasn't developed as strongly because woman, enslaved people or people of foreign birth couldn't be apart of the contribution providing different ideas, however, it provided a base of how a democracy is and that was what the future could build on.
