Democracy in Athens by Zachary Schrecongost

The rise of the tyrants

zachary_schrecongost — 2019-12-09 20:51:55 UTC

The Athenians wanted a new government because they weren't pleased with the rule of the aristocrats. Peisistratus over-threw the oligarchy he became the ruler of Athens.

Rule by a few people

zachary_schrecongost — 2019-12-09 20:53:41 UTC

A group of rich landowners  or aristocrats took power a government in which only a few people have power is called an oligarchy.

Athens Creates Democracy

zachary_schrecongost — 2019-12-09 20:54:18 UTC

Around 500 BC a new leader named Cleisthenes  gained power in Athens.

Democracy under Cleisthenes

zachary_schrecongost — 2019-12-09 20:55:08 UTC

All citizens in Athens had the right to participate in the assembly.

Changes in Athenian democracy

zachary_schrecongost — 2019-12-09 20:56:04 UTC

citizens gained more powers. They served on juries to decide court cases.

End of democracy in Athens

zachary_schrecongost — 2019-12-09 20:56:44 UTC

The great age of Athenian democracy came to an end. In the mid 330s BC Athens was conquered by the Macedonians from north of Greece.