Ancient Greece Democracy in Athens

Ancient Athens Greek civilization begins about 2000 B.C. Organized into city-states Each had its own gov’t Athens was the most powerful

Ancient Athens Athens had a monarchy until 683 B.C. Develops into an aristocracy

Reforms of Solon Participation increased but democracy still limited Aristocracy still dominated Only 10% of the population were citizens

Reforms of Cleisthenes Tried to make Athens a full democracy Broke up the power of the nobility

Changes in Greek Democracy Threat from Persia Public debate about how to defend city Persia defeated Democracy grows in Athens

Pericles Strengthens Democracy Increased number of paid public officials Paid jurors Athens evolves into a direct democracy

Pelopponesian War War between Athens and Sparta Sparta wins End of golden age of Athens

Philip of Macedonia 338 B.C he invades and conquers Greece End of democracy in Athens