Greek Government

- went through many changes over 1300 years

Greek Government - went through many changes over 1300 years City-States - began developing around 750 BC

Greek Government - went through many changes over 1300 years City-States - began developing around 750 BC - included a city + fields and villages that surrounded it

Greek Government - went through many changes over 1300 years City-States - began developing around 750 BC - included a city + fields and villages that surrounded it - hundreds of city-states

Aristocracy - the earliest rulers of most city-states were kings

Aristocracy - the earliest rulers of most city-states were kings

Aristocracy - the earliest rulers of most city-states were kings - aristocrats: members of the rich and powerful families

Aristocracy - the earliest rulers of most city-states were kings - aristocrats: members of the rich and powerful families - controlled most of the good land

Aristocracy - the earliest rulers of most city-states were kings - aristocrats: members of the rich and powerful families - controlled most of the good land - had all the power to make the decisions

Tyranny - as the city-states became richer from trade, the merchants and artisans became more powerful

Tyranny - as the city-states became richer from trade, the merchants and artisans became more powerful

Tyranny - as the city-states became richer from trade, the merchants and artisans became more powerful - they used military strength to overthrow the aristocrats and they were replaced by tyrants

Tyranny - as the city-states became richer from trade, the merchants and artisans became more powerful - they used military strength to overthrow the aristocrats and they were replaced by tyrants: a ruler who seized power by force

Democracy - began in Athens

Democracy - began in Athens - Solon was a wise leader of Athens

Democracy - began in Athens - Solon was a wise leader of Athens, 594 BC ~ he reformed laws to be more fair ~ one of the laws allowed all male citizens to have a say in the debate of laws

Democracy - citizen= man, both parents Athenian, not a slave

Democracy - citizen= man, both parents Athenian, not a slave - only 1 in 5 people were actually citizens

The Assembly

- 500 citizens chosen by lottery each year

The Assembly citizens chosen by lottery each year - these men would make the laws

The Assembly citizens chosen by lottery each year - these men would make the laws - all citizens were required to vote on the laws that the Assembly created

The Assembly citizens chosen by lottery each year - these men would make the laws - all citizens were required to vote on the laws that the Assembly created ~ this type of government only lasted for a short time, but it is where the ideas for OUR government began!