The document summarizes the development of Athenian democracy from the 8th century BCE through the reforms of Solon and Cleisthenes. It describes how Solon reformed the aristocratic government in 594 BCE by cancelling debts and banning debt slavery. It then discusses how Cleisthenes further advanced democracy in the 6th century BCE by empowering local districts and implementing a new system of voting, jury courts, and the ability to exile politicians through ostracism.
The document summarizes democracy in ancient Athens in the 5th century BC. It describes how Athens was governed by three main bodies: the Ekklesia, which all citizens could vote in; the Boule, made up of 500 randomly selected citizens who drafted laws; and popular courts with 6000 randomly selected jurors. It notes that while Athens had democracy, citizenship excluded women, slaves, and foreign residents. It also describes the prominent leader Pericles, who led Athens' democratic faction for over 30 years.
The document summarizes the development of Athenian democracy from the 8th century BCE through the reforms of Solon and Cleisthenes. It describes how Solon reformed the aristocratic government in 594 BCE by cancelling debts and banning debt slavery. It then discusses how Cleisthenes further advanced democracy in the 6th century BCE by empowering local districts and implementing a new system of voting, jury courts, and the ability to exile politicians through ostracism.
The document summarizes democracy in ancient Athens in the 5th century BC. It describes how Athens was governed by three main bodies: the Ekklesia, which all citizens could vote in; the Boule, made up of 500 randomly selected citizens who drafted laws; and popular courts with 6000 randomly selected jurors. It notes that while Athens had democracy, citizenship excluded women, slaves, and foreign residents. It also describes the prominent leader Pericles, who led Athens' democratic faction for over 30 years.