Ten events/Things that Helped the development of democracy.

Athenian Democracy

600 BCE

Athenian Democracy started the idea of modern day democracy. Had three branches of government Ekklesia, Dikasteria, And Boule similar to today's three branches of government.sadly only male citizens could vote. This restrict the ability to vote to only 12% of their population. Almost everything was voted on from little trials like stealing a goat, to a big trail like a murder.

Roman Republic

509 BCE

The roman republic was from 509-27 BCE. The People elected two rulers one to rule the Government, and another to run the military. Had laws that protected all free citizens(adult male land owners). They had a system in place were they elected a Dictator in a time of crisis. But wealthy land owners had most of the power.

Oligarchy

400 BCE

An Oligarchy is a small group of people having control over a country or organization. You can see Oligarchy's around a lot in today's society. The White House is technically a Oligarchy. and organizations like the ASPCA is a Oligarchy. It started in the 4th century and is still around today.

Parliament of England

1066

The parliament of England was a council of people the king talk to aid him in his decision making. This council later went on to limited the power of the king and the English monarchy. This then progressed into the English Civil war and the execution of Charles the first

Magna Carta

Jun 15, 1215

The Magna Carta was drafted by an archbishop and agreed to by King John. It promised protection of the Church rights, protection of illegal imprisonment, access to swift justice, and limitations on feudal payments. Because neither side would agree to the terms this led to the first baron war, leading to John's death.

Feudalism

1500

Feudalism was the dominated social system in medieval Europe at one time. It entailed that Nobles would get land form the king in exchange for military services. While the peasants work for the nobles in exchange for housing, a share of the produce and labor/money.

Divine Rights of the King

1597

Divine Rights of the King is the thought that the king got his authority straight from god. This thought made it so rebellion was considered the worst crime you could commit. This also drove many kings to the point where they thought that they could do what ever the wanted with their power. And by the definition of Divine Rights of the King he theoretically could.

Louis XIV

1643

Louis XIV was a king of France for 72 years. He helped create the idea of centralized state governed by the capital. He eliminated Feudalism in France. he became of the most powerful French monarchs and put in place a system of absolute monarchical rule.

enlightenment

1701

The age of Enlightenment was a time period in which ideas were focused on reason and legitimacy were used to justify things. This mindset help develop many ideas such as separation of church and state, and Natural Rights which we now see in today's government.

the us constitution

1789

The US Constitution is the supreme law of the United States. It was created in the 18th century so 27 amendments were created in addiction to the document so i could adapt to today's society.