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539 BCE
The Cyrus Cylinder
The armies of Cyrus the Great, the first king of ancient Persia, conquered the city of Babylon. Known today that this ancient record has now been recognized as the world's first charter of human rights. -
1215
Magna Carta
The King John of England forced the document asserting individual rights such as the Magna Carta. -
The Petition of Right
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The US Constitution
It was authored by Thomas Jefferson, that was adopted by the Congress. -
French Declaration of Human Right of Man and of the Citizen
It was adopted during the early stage of the French Revolution. This document is for the citizens to liberty, property, security, etc. -
US Bill of Rights
It extends citizen's right to include freedom of speech, of the press, etc. -
Turkish Genocide of Armenians
1 to 1.5 Armenians were killed. The government of Russia, UK, and France declared Crime Against Humanity. -
League of Nations
Is a peacekeeping international organization -
Salt March to Dandi
Is a campaign of nonviolent protest agains the British salt tax in colonial India that was led by Gandhi. -
The Declaration of the United States
It was signed by the Allied Powers that formed peacekeeping organization.