1. Ancient Greece
Democracy in Athens

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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