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Evolution of Democracy

by Josiah Klynstra

1215

King John I: Magna Carta

June 15, 1215

Some main points about this document:

  • No one can accuse you of a wrong without a witness.

1690

John Locke: Concerning Civil Government

1690

Some key ideas in the passage:

  • A person will live freely from any authority on earth.
  • They are free from any other law outside of the government.

1754

The Code of King Hammurabi

1754

Some key points in this passage:

  • The king will protect his people.
  • If someone wrongs another, that person will have the same done to him.

1789

Declaration Of The Rights Of Man

August 27, 1789

Some key points in this passage:

  • Nobody can tell someone else from a different nation what laws to follow.
  • You can do anything unless it hurts someone else. Although there are limits which are determined by the law.

1870

Amendment XV to Constitution of the U.S.

February 3, 1870

Some key points in the passage:

  • You can vote no matter what colour or race you are.
  • Anyone can vote.

1893

New Zealand: Election Act

September 19, 1893

Some key points in the passage:

  • Richard Seddon introduced the idea for women to vote.
  • Women in New Zealand were given the right to vote after a debate.

1948

U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10, 1948

Some key points in the passage:

  • The U.N. stated that everyone on earth needs to respect these human rights in the country and worldwide.
  • Every nation is to respect these rights and freedoms.

1957

European Member States

1957

Some key points in the passage:

  • This joined the European countries under the same human rights, liberty, and democracy.
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