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Evolution of Democracy in Athens. Aristocracy. citizen: man whose father and maternal grandfather were citizens nobles hold power, choose chief officials Assembly: all citizens who own land. Aristocracy. ordinary people resent nobles’ control merchants, soldiers foreign artisans farmers.
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Aristocracy • citizen: man whose father and maternal grandfather were citizens • nobles hold power, choose chief officials • Assembly: all citizens who own land
Aristocracy • ordinary people resent nobles’ control • merchants, soldiers • foreign artisans • farmers
Draco • issued new law code w/ VERY harsh penalties • but… written laws meant aristocrats couldn’t change the rules • draconian – something very cruel and severe
Solon • appointed chief official in 495 BCE • reforms • outlawed debt slavery • made higher offices more accessible
Solon • reforms (cont’d) • gave assembly more say • encouraged exports • but… • citizenship still limited • only wealthy held offices
Later Reforms • citizenship expanded to all free males born in Athens • Council of 500 formed to carry out daily business • Assembly given power to debate and make laws
Democracy • Assembly • all citizens over 30 years • make laws, policy, taxes • Council of 500 • chosen by lot for 1 year • proposed laws, ran daily business of city
Democracy • Nine Archons and Commander in Chief • elected by Assembly • directed policy and armed forces • other officials • chosen by lot for 1 year
Democracy • juries • 201 – 1001 people • chosen by lot • tried all legal cases
Democracy • but… • non-citizens excluded (women, foreign-born men, slaves) • slaves had no rights or personal freedoms