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594 BCE
democracy in athens
In athens citizens can vote on decisions. -
27 BCE
Octavian becomes first Emperor of Rome ending the Republic
Rome was a Republic, which had a senate. Making Rome a democracy, but when they elected Octavian that put an end to the democracy. -
John Locke, Two Treatises of Government
First treaty stated that there is no such thing as a divine right to rule. The second treaty was the state of nature, in which he says real governments are strictly by the people. -
Montesquieu
Montesquieu believed in the separation of powers. He wrote about it in his book the spirit of the laws. -
Benjamin Franklin writing James parker
The Iroquois were able to create a league, whereas; the the 13 colonies were unable to band together and fight the British. -
Adoption of the Declaration of Independance
This caused the political ties between Britain and the 13 colonies to be severed. Thus making the thirteen colonies become the US -
British North American act
Enacted by the parliament of Britain giving Canada "independence" even though Britain still had some control over Canada. -
First Canadian election
John A Macdonald was voted into office. -
Persons case
Initiated by the famous five, was the right for women to vote. Also this case made women people. -
Lenin dies.
When lenin died it gave Stalin the Chance to seize the power and take charge of the USSR. -
Enabling act
Chancellor Adolf Hitler the power to enact laws without the involvement of the Reichstag. -
First Nation Sufferage
In 1960 the First Nations were given the unconditional right to vote. Before they had to give up their First Nations title. -
Soweto uprising
South Africans protest the tyrannical Government, with some people being killed by the police. -
Reform party
Right wing party founded in western Canada. Then became the conservative party of canada. -
Charlottetown accord
This deal would give First nations more rights, but it did not pass. -
George Bush Elected
Since the US does not use a majority rule george bush still won without the popular vote, due to the electoral college. -
Zimbabwe Blames the UK
Zimbabwe Blames the UK for what they think is a chemical attack and a impending invasion -
Bill c-16
Stephan Harper passed a bill making elections on a fixed date.
