Athenian Society Road to Democracy Athenian Society 1

Athenian Society Road to Democracy

Athenian Society 1) Athens government followed an evolution from a Monarchy, to an Aristocracy, to a Tyranny and finally to a Democracy. 2) Problems in Athens before the development of democracy included… a. People who held power wanted more rights b. Debt Slavery c. Corruption of officials d. Foreigners that worked in Athens were not granted citizenship.

Set up page 105 (pd 1, 6, 7) or 103 (pd 5) like this…. turn your notebook landscape Draco 621 BCE Solon 594 BCE Pisistratus Cleisthenes 546 BCE 507 BCE

Draco 621 BCE • Issued an improved code of laws – Penalties were very harsh (almost every punishment was death) – All Athenians were equal under the law Because laws were written down, nobles could not dictate what was legal and what was not, therefore ending political corruption • • Draconian has come to mean something cruel and severe due to the harshness of his rules and laws.

Solon 594 BCE • Wise and trusted leader • Outlawed debt slavery (no citizen should own another citizen) • Opened high gov’t offices to more citizens • Granted citizenship to foreigners • Gave the Athenian assembly more say in important decisions • Introduced economic reforms

Pisistratus 546 BCE • Gave farmers loans and land taken from the nobles • Created building projects that gave jobs to the poor • Gave poor citizens a greater voice

Cleisthenes 507 BCE • Created a limited democracy in Athens • Set up the Council of 500 – Members were chosen by lot among citizens – Council prepares laws for the assembly – Supervised day to day work of gov’t – Made the assembly a legislature (can make laws)

Your page should now look like this…. Draco 621 BCE Solon 594 BCE Issued an improved code of laws Penalties were very harsh (almost every punishment was death) All Athenians were equal under the law Because laws were written down, nobles could not dictate what was legal and what was not, therefore ending political corruption Wise and trusted leader Outlawed debt slavery (no citizen should own another citizen) Opened high gov’t offices to more citizens Granted citizenship to foreigners Gave the Athenian assembly more say in important decisions Introduced economic reforms Draconian has come to mean something cruel and severe due to the harshness of his rules and laws. Pisistratus Cleisthenes 546 BCE 507 BCE Gave farmers loans and land taken from the nobles Created building projects that gave jobs to the poor Gave poor citizens a greater voice Created a limited democracy in Athens Set up the Council of 500 Members were chosen by lot among citizens Council prepares laws for the assembly Supervised day to day work of gov’t Made the assembly a legislature (can make laws)

Back to the Athenian Society Worksheet 4) Free adult males had political rights and responsibility of civic participation in government. 5) Women and foreigners did gain political rights 6) Slaves had NO political rights

Back to the Athenian Society Worksheet 7) Classical Athens’ democratic system became the foundation for modern democracies, even though not everyone was allowed to participate in decision-making. 8) Democratic principles that developed out of Athens included the following: a. Direct Democracy b. Public Debate c. Duties of citizens

Homework: Draw a reminder picture • Draw a picture/symbol that represents the changes made by each of the Athenian tyrants. Complete at the top of the chart. Draco 621 BCE Issued an improved code of laws Penalties were very harsh (almost every punishment was death) All Athenians were equal under the law Because laws were written down, nobles could not dictate what was legal and what was not, therefore ending political corruption Draconian has come to mean something cruel and severe due to the harshness of his rules and laws. Solon 594 BCE Pisistratus 546 BCE Cleisthenes 507 BCE Wise and trusted leader Outlawed debt slavery (no citizen should own another citizen) Opened high gov’t offices to more citizens Granted citizenship to foreigners Gave the Athenian assembly more say in important decisions Introduced economic reforms Gave farmers loans and land taken from the nobles Created building projects that gave jobs to the poor Gave poor citizens a greater voice Created a limited democracy in Athens Set up the Council of 500 Members were chosen by lot among citizens Council prepares laws for the assembly Supervised day to day work of gov’t Made the assembly a legislature (can make