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Ancient Greece
The beginning of 500 and the end of 4004. Greece was a direct democracy, which meant the voted directly on legislation and executive bills. This happened fromt the fifth to fourth century (it wouldnt let me delete the date). -
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Ancient Rome
It was set up in 500 BC. Men were in charge and two men were counsels. Women weren't able to be counsels. The cousels controlled everything that happened in the government. -
Nov 13, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was signed in June 1215 between England and King John. They made the Magna Karter so England could limit King Johns powers -
Mayflower Compact
This document was written in November of 1620. It was signed by 41 English settlers on the Mayflower ship. This document waws written to stop other settlers from coming onto their land. -
John Locke
John Locke was born in August 29, 1632. Locke was a english philisopher. He also believed greatly in equality. -
Thomas Hobbes Leviathan
Leviathan was published in 1651. The book talks about the structure of a society and legitmate government. -
English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights was written in 1689. This document was written to limit the power of English sovereign. -
Jean Jacques Rousseau The Social Contract
Jean was born on June 28 1712. He was a Genevan Philospher. His philosphy influenced not only the constituion but also the French Revolution. The social contract was written on how to create the best political community. -
Baron de Montesquieu The Spirit of the Laws
This was written in 1748. It talked about a number of political theories. -
Voiltaire Treaties of Tolerance
Treaties of Tolerance was written of 1763. It talks about treaties between religions. -
Cesare Beccaria Crime and Punishments
Crime and Punishments was written in 1764. It marked a high point in Enlightenment. -
First Contential Congress
The first contential congress was in Philladelphia hall from September 5 to October 26 1774. All of the states delegates sent people except Georgia. -
Second Contential Congress
The Second Contential Congress started in 1775. It was a meeting with thirteen colonies. -
Declaration Of Independece
This document was signed to show freedom for the United States against Great Britain. There were 56 signers of the Declaration Of Independence, but some familar people who signed it were, Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, and Hancock. -
Articles Of Confederation
This document established a function of the national government for the United States after it declared independence -
Shay's Rebellion
Shay's Rebellion took place in 1786 & 1787, it was a series of protests from American farmers against government taxing. -
Philidalphia Convention Constituional Convention
This occured in 1787. It took place from may 25 til September 17. It adressed problems that happened in the United States.
