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Evolution of Democracy

By Caesar Feng

Conclusion

As demonstrated throughout these 8 events in history, Democracy has slowly evolved and has benefited everyone. Problems such as, women's rights, Racial Prejudice, and Universal rights have all been dealt with and are still being improved for the better to this day.

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U.N Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Year: 1948

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was created by the General Assembly of the United Nations. It was influenced by the experiences of past world wars, and was the first time where a number of countries agreed on a set of universal human rights.

The Universal Declaration commences by stating that ‘the inherent dignity of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world’.

It also declares that human rights are universal – to be enjoyed by all people, no matter who they are or where they live.

The Universal Declaration includes civil and political rights, like the right to life, liberty, free speech and privacy. It also includes economic, social and cultural rights, like the right to social security, health and education.

This event played a huge role on the Evolution of Democracy as it was the first time several countries worked in unison to figure out what's best for everyone.

New Zealand: Election Act

Year: 1893

The New Zealand Election Act was an Electoral Act signed by Governor Lord Glasgow due to the large amount of support. New Zealand became the first country ever to allow women to vote.

This event was significant in the evolution of Democracy as it was a step to ending sexism and providing equal rights for both genders.

Amendment XV to the Constitution of the U.S

Year: 1870

Also known as the 15th Amendment, the purpose of this amendment was to grant African-American men the right to vote.

The amendment reads: “the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.”

This was an important milestone for the African-Americans as they had shown that they can overcome difficulties and succeed to victory. It also contributes to the evolution of Democracy as it is a big step to providing rights to all races and to stopping Racial prejudice.

Declaration of the Rights of Man

Year:1789

The Declaration of the Rights of Man was one of the basic charters of human rights. It contained principles that sparked and inspired the French Revolution. It proclaimed the individual and collective rights of all people.

The basic principle of the Declaration was that all “men are born and remain free and equal in rights” This included freedom of speech, religion, participation, etc...

The Declaration of the Rights of Man also granted individuals the “natural, inalienable and sacred human rights” including “freedom, property, safety and the right to resist oppression.”

John Locke: Concerning Civil Government

Year: 1690

John Locke created the "Two Treatises on Government" to serve two main purposes. One was to counter argue a man named Sir Robert Filmer. Robert Filmer believed that the descendants of Adam, the first man, had the right to the Monarchy. Locke argued this with many counterpoints.

The second Treatise created by Locke was an explanation and a proposal on how the government should be run. This treatise further enhanced the right of the commoners through a number of key points....

- People are born with certain rights

- The purpose of the government is to protect the rights of all of their people

- If a government fails to protect the people's rights, the commoners will be allowed t revolt and set up a new government

- The best type of government is a representative government

King John 1 : Magna Charta

Year:1215

1750 B.C :The Code of King Hammurabi

The Magna Charta was a document that King John was forced to sign. It demonstrated that the power of a king could be limited by something as simple as a written grant

-During Ancient times, the people of Mesotopia worshipped the Babylonian king, Hammurabi.

-King Hammurabi created a code of 282 Laws which was an effort to exalt the King as the greatest and only source of power

The Magna Charta played a significant role in the evolution of democracy as it became the basis for the rights of English Citizens

It was a shift in power from the Monarchy of Britain to the People of Britain. This allowed the citizens and commoners to have more privileges and to have a say in what happens in their country.

The purpose of this code was to create bonds throughout the diverse people of Mesotopia by using political power

This acted as the beginning and the base of Democracy as the code offered standards for relatonships, moral values, religion, etc...

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