Evolution of Democracy- Key Events

By teenykian
  • The Roman Republic (509 B.C. to 27 B.C.)
    509 BCE

    The Roman Republic (509 B.C. to 27 B.C.)

    -Representative democracy
    -Citizens voted for people to make laws for them
  • Direct Democracy (508 B.C. to 404 B.C.)
    508 BCE

    Direct Democracy (508 B.C. to 404 B.C.)

    -In Athens, Greece
    -Every citizen voted directly for their laws
  • Feudalism (400 A.D. to 1200 A.D)
    400

    Feudalism (400 A.D. to 1200 A.D)

    -Peasants owed loyalty to their lord who in return owed loyalty​ to a higher lord or king
    - The king's powers are limited
  • The Magma Carta (1215)
    Sep 15, 1215

    The Magma Carta (1215)

    -The King of England was forced to sign the great charter
    -He was limited b/c he had to consult his nobles to tax for war
  • Model Parliament (1295)
    Sep 15, 1295

    Model Parliament (1295)

    -The King of England summoned to a meeting with nobles, knights, bishops and 2 citizens
    -The people at the meeting formed a Parliament with​ the King
  • Louis XIV (1661 to 1715)

    Louis XIV (1661 to 1715)

    -A monarch controlled all aspects of government
    -Louis controlled all aspects of the government, from the military to the treasury
  • The Glorious Revolution (1688)

    The Glorious Revolution (1688)

    -The people of England had a peaceful revolt. (Not really)
    -The people established a limited constitutional monarchy.
  • The American Constitution (1789)

    The American Constitution (1789)

    -The American Constitution established a representative democracy
    -That way, Citizens could vote for Representative.