The Evolution of Democracy

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  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    The Magna Carta also known as the “Great Charter” was signed between the lord of Medieval England and King John. This treaty introduced the democratic system in England, which was the beginning of the English nation.
    Magna Carta in Hall of Fame
  • Jan 1, 1295

    The Model Parliament

    The Model Parliament
    Edward I takes on the idea of a “Model Parliament." It includes clergy and nobility, as well as representatives from each county. Edward is the first king to declare a parliament.
    The Model Parliament
  • Jan 1, 1350

    The Iroquois Parliament

    The Iroquois Parliament
    The Iroquois Confederacy allied six different nations in total. It had procedures for compromised decision making by; consensus and representatives.This established respect to all and as well as a belief in the equality of people.

  • Petition of Rights

    Petition of Rights
    The Petition of Rights is an English document that sets rules that the king, Charles the first, is forbidden to break the terms of agreement. This petition contains the limits on taxes, the limits of imprisonment, the limits towards punishment and the limits towards billeting.

    Petition of Rights

  • Bill of Rights

    Bill of Rights
    Bill of rights is an act that the parliament of England passed down to limit the powers of sovereign and set rules for the parliament such as freedom of speech. This act was the rebirth of the Declaration of Rights.

  • Quebec Act

    Quebec Act
    Quebec ActThe Quebec act was a huge move in accepting French into Canada and reducing disagreements between French and English Canadians. The act recognized the French civil law.

  • Declaration of Independnce

    Declaration of Independnce
    The American Revolution played a big part in the contribution in democracy. The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson, is one of the nation’s most allegorical symbols. Many ideas had already existed and been expressed by John Locke and the Continental philosophers. This document validates ideas that make up the American nation; “All men are created free and equal and posses the same inherent, natural rights.”

  • The 15th Amendment of the United States

    The 15th Amendment of the United States
    This changed the lives of black men living in America, enabling them to vote. Unfortunately, this change was not effective in the Southern states.

    The 15th Amendment

  • Women Rights to Vote

    Women Rights to Vote
    New regulations were made in favor of women, granting them the right to vote. This is the first women's suffrage movement made worldwide.

  • Ghandhi's Passive Resistance

    Ghandhi's Passive Resistance
    Mahatma Gandhi begins a pacifist campaign to gain India's independence against Britain.

  • India an Independent Nation

    India an Independent Nation
    India is no longer a part of the British Empire. Soon after, they are recognized as the largest democracy.

    Independence in India

  • Apartheid in South Africa

    Apartheid in South Africa
    ApartheidThe Prime Minister initiated Apartheid laws which allowed Blacks to vote, but only in their homelands.

  • The People's Republic of China

    The People's Republic of China
    Communist Mao Zedong defeats the Nationalists in the Chinese civil war. After his victory, he creates the People's Republic of China.

  • 1st Black Politician Elected in Canada

    1st Black Politician Elected in Canada
    Leonard Braithwaite was the first black given a role in a provincial legislature.

  • Voting Rights Act in the United States

    Voting Rights Act in the United States
    The Voting Rights Act was put forward in order to spread suffrage upon African-Americans in all states, especially the South. This movement has brought equality over time.

  • 1st Woman on Supreme Court

    1st Woman on Supreme Court
    Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Reagan fulfilling his 1980 campaign promise to appoint the first woman to the highest court in the United States.
    Sandra O'Connor being appointed

  • Mexico General Election

    Mexico General Election
    The Institutional Revolutionary Party passed presidency onto the National Action Party, after holding power for 71 years.

  • Beginning of Democracy in Athens

    Beginning of Democracy in Athens
    Democracy began with the Athens. It arose in many civilizations, such as city states. In the discussion of Democratic process; foreigners, women, and slaves were neglected the right to attend. Athens created and developed a governmental system that crusaded throughout world history.
    Democracy in Athens
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    The Evolution of Democracy

    1. Beginning of Democracy in Athens
    2. Magna Carta
    3. The Model Parliament
    4. The Iroquois Parliament
    5. Petition of Rights
    6. Bill of Rights
    7. Quebec Act
    8. Declaration of Independnce
    9. The 15th Amendment of the United States
    10. Women Rights to Vote
    11. Ghandhi's Passive Resistance
    12. India an Independent Nation
    13. Apartheid in South Africa
    14. The People's Republic of China
    15. 1st Black Politician Elected in Canada
    16. Voting Rights Act in the United States
    17. 1st Woman on Supreme Court