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CRANBOURNE EAST SECONDARY COLLEGE
YEAR 7 CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP
508BC - Athens
Early creation of early democracy is generally said to have been used in
Athens. Democracy for Athens meant all men discussed and voted on
decisions. Later they used a lottery system to elect people to make
decisions for them. The people that won the lottery still argued and then
voted for decisions democratically.
510-27BC - Rome (Italy)
The Roman Empire (country/group of countries) destroyed the Greek
Empire (country/group of countries) and democracy was no longer used.
Rome was usually ruled by Emperors who were only advised by a group of
people who were elected into a Senate (a place where people elected met
to discuss decisions). The longer the Roman Empire lasted the less power
the Senate had.
1215 – England
Much like Ancient Rome, Britain had a system of Royal rule where power
was given to one man, a King, and then usually inherited (taken over) by
his eldest son. This was until nobles (rich and powerful men) forced King
John to sign the Magna Carta. This agreement made a King less powerful.
It gave a few basic rights to "free men". Some argue that this was the
beginning of democracy in England.
1295 – England
King Edward I of Britain starts to have elections where people are voted
into a parliament (type of building where people make decisions). It
included members of the church, nobles, as well as representatives of
ordinary poorer people.
1689 – England
The Bill of Rights makes it law the civil and political rights that an English
citizen living within a constitutional monarchy ought to have.
1788 – Sydney (Australia)
Britain establishes the Colony of New South Wales at Sydney Cove.
1854 – Victoria (Australia)
Miners at the goldfields rebel against the governor of Victoria who was
charging large mining fees even if no gold was found. Miners protested
asking for fairer fees and to have a say in decisions.
1855 – Victoria and New South Wales
Governments are now created and governors lose their power. People
vote for a government. The government makes decisions for all people.
1856 – South Australia
All male citizens of the state whether they owned property or not were
now allowed to vote. In the past only certain male property owners were
allowed to vote. Other states followed soon after.
1856 – Tasmania
The first secret ballot is reportedly held in the former Australian colony,
now state, of Tasmania on 7 February 1856. This is where your vote is
done secretly and no one knows who you vote for. Other states followed
soon after.
1858 – South Australia
All women citizens of the state were allowed to vote. Previously only
males voted. Other states followed soon after.
1901 - Australia
All states voted to create a united Australia. Western Australia did not
want to join. Later in 1901 a federation of states into one Australia
formally took place. Western Australia would join a few years later.
1948 – Australia
Aboriginal peoples within Australia become citizens. They were also given
the right to vote in 1949 in all states except Western Australia and
Queensland where they got the vote in 1962 and 1965.