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Growth of Athens during the age of Pericles 

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Growth of Athens during the age of Pericles 

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Athenian democracy had reached its height. They strengthened Andy extended their empire.

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Tensions grew between Athens and Sparta until war happened in 431 BC .

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It was an alliance of city-states with Athens as a leader

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The battle of salamis was a navel battle between greeks and the Persian king

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300 spartan soldiers were badly outnumbered by the Persians but they still bought time for the other city-states

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The Persians invaded Greece. The Athenians were outnumbered and defeated the Persians

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Persian ruler Darius crushed the Greek revolts in Asia Minor

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They had an aristocratic government
Only citizens who owned land held office
They also elected 9 archons who served one year terms
At first laws were not written but an archon named Draco is believed to be the first to have Athens written laws

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Citizens were the top group of society
On,h full Athenian men had political rights
The next group were metics which were merchants or artisans
Females were not allowed to vote
They considered slavery natural and necessary

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They had two kings
One would take care of the city-state and the other would lead the army
They had a council of 28 men over the age of 60 that would proposed laws and served as criminal court

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They love war
Three social classes:
1) The Equals
2) Half Citizens
3) Helots (slaves)
They controlled the life of their citizens
Trained children in military barracks
Only men were allowed to go to war and women were devoted to the city-state