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507 BC
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In the year 507 B.C., the Athenian leader Cleisthenes introduced a system of political reforms that he called demokratia, in the modern day known as democracy. This was the first recorded account of history in the world. This Athenian democracy created by “The Father of Democracy,” Cleisthenes which only survived for two centuries, was one of ancient Greece’s most enduring contributions to the modern world. The Greek system of direct democracy paved the path for representative democracies across the globe. The right to vote started to become a basic human right. This was the first step towards classical liberalism
1215 AD
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Magna Carta also meaning 'The Great Charter', is a documents that established the principle that everyone is subject to the law, even the king, and guarantees the rights of individuals, the right to justice and the right to a fair trial. It is basically an older form of the rule of law to put kings up at trial. In 1215 King John agreed to the terms of the Magna Carta following the uprising of a group of rebel barons in England. The barons captured London in May 1215, which forced the King hand and to negotiate with the rebels, and the Magna Carta was created as a peace treaty between the king and the rebels. Magna Carta follows the principle of classical liberalism called the rule of law which states that no one is above the law and everyone is on trail at equal standing and will be judged according to the severity of their crime
1400 AD - 1600 AD
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The Renaissance took place from the 14th century to the 17th century, it promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art. Great thinkers, authors, statesmen, scientists and artists thrived during this era of human societal development. Since global trading and exploration flourished it opened europeans to all unique kinds of culture. The renaissance was considered a bridge from the middle ages to the modern civilization. This bridge can be considered as classical liberalism because people started to open up about gender equality, racial equality, internationalism and limited government.
1500 AD - 1776 AD
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Haudenosaunee is believed to have been founded by the Peacemaker in 1142 or 1451 AD, bringing together five distinct nations in the southern Great Lakes area into "The Great League of Peace" as a way to unite the nations and create a peaceful means of decision making. The confederacy lasted from the 15th century all the way to 1776. This was one of the first democratic systems the world has ever had. Democracy is one of the principles of classical liberalism and this being one of the first acts of democracy makes it a giant progress for society as a whole.
1517 AD - 1648 AD
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The Reformation was a movement within Western Christianity in the 1500's Europe that created a religious and political challenge to the Roman Catholic Church. It also came to be known the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation later became the basis for Protestantism and one of the three major branches of Christianity. The reason for the reform rebellion was because they argued for a religious and political redistribution of power into the hands of Bible, pastors and princes. This is a step towards classical liberalism because it set in motion the separation of church and state.
1685 AD - 1815 AD
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The Enlightenment also known as the Age of Reason lasted from 1685 to 1815. It was when European politics, philosophy, science and communications were radically reoriented towards a more classically liberal way of thinking. The American and French Revolutions were directly inspired by the Enlightenment ideologies. The educated also known as the enlightened started questioning traditional authority and embraced the notion that humanity could be improved through acquiring knowledge and enlightenment. In the period of the Enlightenment numerous books, essays, inventions, scientific discoveries, laws, wars and revolutions were produced paving the path for the future of classical liberalism
1765 AD - 1783 AD
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The American Revolution started in 1765 and ended in 1783, it arose from the growing tensions between the citizen’s of Great Britain’s 13 North American colonies and the colonial government, which represented the British crown. France entered the American Revolution on the side of the colonists in 1778, turning what had been a civil war into an international conflict. Due to the french’s assistance the americans won their independence.The american revolution war formally ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. This revolution used principles of classical liberalism some of which included internationalism, democracy and civil rights making United States Of America curve toward liberal political ideologies.
1789 AD - 1799
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The French Revolution was a period of social and political uprising in France beginning in 1789. The Revolution overthrew the monarchy and established a republic.The revolution lasted for 10 years before finally ending on 9 November 1799. The french revolution viad for limited government, individual rights, civil rights, human rights, capitalism, democracy, secularism and freedom of speech by eliminating monarchy. There was a lot at stake for the french and this led to their first step towards classical liberalism.
1800 AD - 1900 AD
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The first Industrial Revolution lasted from the mid-18th century to about 1830 and was mostly confined to Britain. It started from the effects created by the Agricultural Revolution. The creation of machines and factories provided many new employment. Industrialization also lead to urbanization in Britain. People had access to healthier diets, better housing, and cheaper goods. Education also increased during the Industrial Revolution. Classical liberalism commited to limited government control and the rights and freedom for the individual. During the industrial revolution, ideas of laissez-faire capitalism came into play. Businesses grew in wealth.
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19th century social statuses were very divided and often subdivided when it came to lower classes and this caused unregulated economic flow in the society. As classical liberalism took over, society began to change. There were increasing demands for improved social welfare, education, labour rights, political rights and equality, as well as for the abolition of the slave trade and changes in the electoral system. As the slave trade abolished so did the social classes and class structure emerged. This was Britain’s first step towards a better societal future as they adopted limited government, individual rights, capitalism, democracy, secularism, internationalism and freedom of speech.