https://padlet.com/kemonica_strozier/op0kr5sm16a4 Made with magic en-us 2019-12-09 15:18:30 UTC 2019-12-10 15:52:36 UTC hello@padlet.com kemonica_strozier https://padlet.com/kemonica_strozier/op0kr5sm16a4/wish/421647468 The  citizens of Athens were against oligarchy.The people with no power had little say in the government.]]> 2019-12-09 15:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kemonica_strozier/op0kr5sm16a4/wish/421647468 kemonica_strozier https://padlet.com/kemonica_strozier/op0kr5sm16a4/wish/421652726 After a group of rebels tried to over throw aristocrats, a man named Draco created a set of harsh laws for Athens. The people of Athens thought Draco's laws were too strict. Draco made minor crimes like loitering punishable by death.]]> 2019-12-09 15:33:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kemonica_strozier/op0kr5sm16a4/wish/421652726 kemonica_strozier https://padlet.com/kemonica_strozier/op0kr5sm16a4/wish/421656599 In the 590's B.C a man named Solon created a set of laws that were much less harsh and gave more rights to aristocrats.Under Solon's law, all men living in Athens were called citizens, they had the right to participate in government. His efforts were not enough for the Athenians. They were ready to end aristocracy.]]> 2019-12-09 15:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kemonica_strozier/op0kr5sm16a4/wish/421656599 kemonica_strozier https://padlet.com/kemonica_strozier/op0kr5sm16a4/wish/421660847 In 546 B.C a noble named Peisistratus over threw oligarchy. He became the new ruler of Athens. Peisistratus brought peace and prosperity to the city. He began new policies meant to unify the city. Soon peisistratus died, his son took over as tyrant.Many aristocrats were unhappy because their power was gone.]]> 2019-12-09 15:44:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kemonica_strozier/op0kr5sm16a4/wish/421660847 kemonica_strozier https://padlet.com/kemonica_strozier/op0kr5sm16a4/wish/421666617 Around  500 B.C a new leader named  Cleisthenes gained power in Athens. Even though he was a member of the most powerful families in Athens, he didn't want aristocrats to run the government. By calling on the support of people, he was able to overthrow the aristocracy once and for all.Under Cleisthenes' leadership,Athens developed the world's democracy.]]> 2019-12-09 15:52:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kemonica_strozier/op0kr5sm16a4/wish/421666617 kemonica_strozier https://padlet.com/kemonica_strozier/op0kr5sm16a4/wish/422220722 He led the government from 460 B.C until his death. Pericles encouraged the Athenians to take pride in their city.Pericles began to pay people who served in public offices or on juries.He also encouraged the people of Athens to introduce democracy into other parts of Greece.]]> 2019-12-10 15:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kemonica_strozier/op0kr5sm16a4/wish/422220722 kemonica_strozier https://padlet.com/kemonica_strozier/op0kr5sm16a4/wish/422227067 In the mid 330's B.C Athens was conquered by the Macedonians from north of Greece.Athens kept its democratic government. But it was a democracy with limited power.]]> 2019-12-10 15:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kemonica_strozier/op0kr5sm16a4/wish/422227067