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Evolution Of Democratic Ideals

  • Feb 1, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    Established rescpect for certain individual rights due to the process of law and limited government.
  • Oct 17, 1217

    Revolutions

    Revolutions
    The Glorious Revolurtion and the American Revolution and French Revolutions. MAkes new laws for the people and helps society
  • The Glorious Revolution

    The Glorious Revolution
    Ensured the superiority of parliment over the monarchy while spelling out basic rights and freedoms
  • English Bill Of Rights

    English Bill Of Rights
    Extended individual liberties and due process of law to the nobility
  • Jean Rousseau and john locke

    Jean Rousseau and john locke
    These two great thinkers stated the the governments job was to protect the citizens natural rights which were life, liberty, and the ownership of property.
  • Declaration Of Independence

    Declaration Of Independence
    Declaration of Independence. Gives People right. Each individual is treated equal.
  • Declaration Of The Rights Of Man And The Citizen

    Declaration Of The Rights Of Man And The Citizen
    extended individual liberties constend of the governed and protected the principle of the laws
  • U.S Bill Of Rights

    U.S Bill Of Rights
    Responded to earlier ideas about the relationship between individuals and their governments.