Evolution of Democracy

King John I: Magna Carta

Apr 25, 1215

Basically, this document stated that all people are (legally) equal and should be treated accordingly by the authorities. (Ignore the month and date.)

John Locke: Concerning Civil Government

Apr 25, 1689

John Locke said that trust is put into the authorities to treat people fairly and the natural way of human life is to be free of restraint, and people should be that way. (Ignore month and date)

The Code of King Hammurabi

Apr 25, 1750

King Hammurabi was a little harsh with this, but he was trying to give people justice and equality. He said that any bad thing a person does to another person will be done to them. (Eg. If a person breaks another's bone, the government will break a bone of theirs). (Ignore month and date, also notice that it was 1750 BC, not AD)

Declaration of The Rights of Man

Apr 25, 1789

This said that everyone can be free and do whatever they want, the only limitation on their freedom being carrying out actions that will limit the rights of others. (Ignore month and day)

Amendment XV to Constitution of the U.S.

Feb 3, 1870

No citizens of the US of any origin or class can be denied the right to vote.

New Zealand: Election Act

Apr 25, 1893

All women of all races got the right to vote in New Zealand. (Ignore month and date)

U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Apr 25, 1948

Human rights and equality for all recognised as a goal/ achievement for societies everywhere. (Ignore month and date)

European Member States

Apr 25, 1993

The seperate states of Europe formed a union whose ideals were to maintain the same rights and values they had when they were separated. (Ignore month and date)