1. Government Greek City-States
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
Democracy
One person, King
Small group of wealthy men
One person who is not a lawful king
Citizens shared power
Aristocrats – best; advised King; Average people had no rights
No rights; worked all day in the fields
Under some tyrants the tyrant helped the average person; others were harsh
They could vote; speak in assembly
Only one person in charge
Rich got richer; one group in charge
Some made changes for the poor
Vote; speak out; ran city’s day to day business
One person had to much power; People had no say in who ruled
Rich became richer; poor became poorer
Took rule by force; military leaders harsh
Powerful speaker would have more power; laws could be changed quickly
“Rule by the People”