Social 30 Classical Liberalism

  • 600 BCE

    Ancient Greek Democracy

    Ancient Greek Democracy
    When the Greeks made Democracy.
    They contributed to classical liberalism by making the right for people to vote.
  • 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    The first step to a liberal society in England by giving the rule of law. it contributes to liberalism because of the equality under law. people spoke up from enormous taxation.
  • Period: 1300 to 1500

    The Renaissance

    The enlightenment in people in Europe. A change in intelligence and culture.
  • Period: 1400 to

    Haudenosaunee Confederacy

    The combining of many first nations clans to have a common goal, to live in peace. it contributes to Liberalism by saying that different people can meet up and make life better. And gives all people a right, including women.
  • Period: 1517 to

    Reformation

    The time of when the churches were challenged and all peoples intelligence, started the 30 years war. and changes thinking for people. it contributed to Liberalism by Challenging peoples thoughts and ideas.
  • The Enlightenment

    The Enlightenment
    Age of Reasoning, the change of intelligence and culture
  • American Revolution

    American Revolution
    When the 13 colonies fought against the British for sovereignty
    it contributes to Liberalism by people thinking that they have the right to be free. and stand up to tyranny.
  • French Revolution

    French Revolution
    The lower class fought against the higher class in France. Gave freedom to all people in France. it helps liberalism by giving the common man freedom, not just the rich.
  • Change to class system

    Change to class system
    a change from old class system (peasent, knight, pope, king) to a newer class system ( rich, poor, mid class).
  • Period: to

    Industrial revolution

    The era of machines. The movement from Feudalism to Industrialism. Next step to a higher society, where farmers and factory owners got freedom over their land. The middle class got more wealthier. it contributed to Liberalism by how the middle class demanded to have equal rights as in he right to vote and be equal under law.