The Development of Liberalism

By paigestrei
  • 507 BCE

    Acient Greek Democracy

    in 507 B.C, leader Cleisthenes introduced a system of "rule by the people" or democracy. This system was composed of three institutions, the Ekklesia, which were the people who wrote the laws, the boule, these were representatives from each tribe, and the Dikasteria which was the court of law
  • 1215

    Magna Carta

    in 1215, King John began facing rebellion by the countries powerful barons and agreed to a charter of liberties known as the Magna Carta which placed him as well as all of England's sovereigns in a rule of law. the magna carta is celebrated as a symbol of freedom from oppression by the people in England
  • 1300

    the Renaissance

    Following the dark ages the renaissance was characterized by a surge In classical values. it also witnessed the discovery and exploration of new continents and inventions of powerful innovations such as paper, printing, compasses, and gunpowder. the Renaissance was a part of history where art was an important aspect. it was also marked as a new beginning for the modern age.
  • 1451

    Haudenosaunee Confederacy

    also known as "the people of the long house" the Haudenosaunee confederacy is united by 5 First Nations groups, the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, and the Senecas. This confederacy was created as a way to make peaceful means and descicon making, also as a way to keep harmony. each clan has a chief who is picked by the clan mother to deal with internal affairs but the grand council deals with affairs of the confederacy.
  • 1517

    Reformation

    Reformation was a religious revolution that mainly took place within the western churches during the 16th century. reformation became the basis for Protestantism, one of the major branches within the catholic church. Some great leaders that contributed to reformation were Martin Luther and John Calvin. this has impacted society by affecting the modern view of politics and law.

  • The Age of Enlightenment

    European politics, science, and communications were progressively modernized during the course of the 18th century. The Age of Enlightenment questioned traditional authority and embraced the approach that humanity could improve through rational change. this created various books, essays, inventions, scientific discoveries, laws, wars, and revolutions including the influence upon the American Revolution and the French Revolution.

  • The American Revolution

    the American Revolution arose from the tension between Britain's 13 colonies and the Colonial Government, also known as the British crown. A battle between the British troops and Colonial militiamen in 1775 began the conflict, France entered on side of the colonists. French interference helped get the British troops to surrender and America officially gained its independence although the battle did not end until closer to 1783

  • The french Revolution

    King Louis the XVI was the last king before the fall of the monarchy caused by the French Revolution. The French revolution began when King Louis XVI instituted poor economic policies. He had put France into such debt because he had continued to spend money on arms and war. this caused discontent with the less fortunate people of France as King louis XVI raised all the prices, so people couldn't buy food. The people of France rose up and took control and killed the French monarchy.

  • the Industrial Revolution

    the industrial revolution began when agricultural societies became more modern. The transcontinental railroad, electricity and other inventions changed society. began in Britain and spread to others. new materials and technologies came to the industrial world and more sources of transportation were created.

  • changes to the class system

    As classical liberalism took over, society established change. Social classes began to weaken and class structure began to develop. Individuals encouraged more economic opportunities, allowing them to become wealthy and rise to higher economic class. this has impacted society because as class systems began to disintegrate individuals started to see each other on the same level of wealth or poverty, it created more relationships within society.