The evolution of Democracy by MICHAEL TURNER https://padlet.com/michael_turner5/g1aihx8n09f3 Made with a stroke of good luck en-us 2018-11-29 15:26:10 UTC 2018-11-30 15:34:36 UTC hello@padlet.com The first type of government was a oligarchy and it was lead by a group of rich landowners called aristocrats.Under their rule the people had very little say over what happened in the city. michael_turner5 https://padlet.com/michael_turner5/g1aihx8n09f3/wish/309346387 2018-11-29 15:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_turner5/g1aihx8n09f3/wish/309346387 The second type of government was a Tyranny and it was lead by Peisistratus he had strong armies and he brought peace and prosperity to the city during his rule, many improvements were made in Athens michael_turner5 https://padlet.com/michael_turner5/g1aihx8n09f3/wish/309349333 2018-11-29 15:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_turner5/g1aihx8n09f3/wish/309349333 In 600's B.C. a new set of laws were created for the city by a man named Draco.However,these rules were very strict and harsh and the people didn't like those rules. michael_turner5 https://padlet.com/michael_turner5/g1aihx8n09f3/wish/309353772 2018-11-29 15:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_turner5/g1aihx8n09f3/wish/309353772 In 590's B.C. a man named Solon created a new set of rules for the city.These rules were much less harsh and they also gave more rights to non aristocrats.Also, under his laws,all free men living in the city became citizens and were allowed to participate in government. michael_turner5 https://padlet.com/michael_turner5/g1aihx8n09f3/wish/309356572 2018-11-29 15:43:36 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_turner5/g1aihx8n09f3/wish/309356572 In 500 B.C. a new leader named Cleisthenes gained power and created the city's first democracy.This allowed people to voice their opinion and vote on things that would benefit the city's government michael_turner5 https://padlet.com/michael_turner5/g1aihx8n09f3/wish/309359124 2018-11-29 15:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_turner5/g1aihx8n09f3/wish/309359124 In 460 B.C. a new leader named Pericles led the government and encouraged them to take pride in their city he wanted the people to participate in the government.And he began to pay people who served in public offices or on juries.His rule ended in 429 B.C. when his death occurred michael_turner5 https://padlet.com/michael_turner5/g1aihx8n09f3/wish/309362188 2018-11-29 15:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_turner5/g1aihx8n09f3/wish/309362188