Evalution of Democracy

First democracy by the ancient Greeks

Sep 16, 1000

All citizens were supposed to take a role in their cities affairs. The definition of citizen was limited to only males born in Athens.

Rome declared a republic

Sep 16, 1100

Upper class people called patricians took over. They ruled over common people called plebs. The plebs rebelled and won more rights. They helped create a new democratic institution called the senate. Only men could be citizens or civis.

Monarchy

Sep 17, 1215

Most European countries had a monarchy throughout the middle ages. In 1215, the king was forced to give up his divine right and create a parliament

American Revolution

Sep 17, 1775

The American Revolution created the first true democracy. The powers of the government were divided intyo three branches and each branch was restricted so that no one branch could have too much power.

French Revolution

Sep 17, 1789

Napoleon, the military dictator tried to use his power to conquer europe.