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1215
The Magna Carta
King john signs a document called the Magna Carta which stats that not even the king was above the law -
1295
Model Parliament
This meeting set the precedent for electing representatives of the people to form Parliament a legislature that made laws for England. -
Fundamental Order of Connecticut
This document called for an assembly of elected representatives from each town to make laws. -
Habeas Corpus Act is Passed
The Habeas Corpus Act passed in England states that all individuals have the right to challenge their imprisonment by the authorities. -
The Glorious Revolution
The glorious revolution of 1688 was the over throw of king James the second. The Glorious Revolution then played a major part in helping to bring greater levels of democracy to the world. -
The Act of Union
The Act of Union uniting the colonies of Upper and Lower Canada under one government and creating the Province of Canada. -
Declaration of Independence
A declaration saying that "all men are created equal" and stating further that the government would get power from the consent of those being governed. -
Treaty of Paris
Ended the American Revolution between Great Britain and America. -
American Constitution
The constitution of the united states established american national government. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
The Absolute Monarchy in France was replaced by a democracy which emphasized liberty equality and brotherhood called the Declaration of the Rights of Man. -
French Revolution
the french revolution was a period of time where the France people overthrow the throne and took control of the goverment -
Women Win The Right to Vote In Federal Elections
Manitoba women became the first in Canada to win both the right to vote and to hold provincial office. -
Martin Luther King, Jr
Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American pastor and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement -
Canada Gets It's Own National Flag
This flag further cut our ties with Britain and established us as a unified nation. -
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
This Charter gives every person certain rights that are believed to be necessary for a democratic government
