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Classical Greece. Development of Democracy. Solon All men served on assembly & juries Wealthy held office Cleisthenes Divided Athens into 10 tribes Elected officials & generals. Democracy in Action. Responsibilities Vote in all elections Serve in office if elected Serve on juries
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Development of Democracy • Solon • All men served on assembly & juries • Wealthy held office • Cleisthenes • Divided Athens into 10 tribes • Elected officials & generals
Democracy in Action • Responsibilities • Vote in all elections • Serve in office if elected • Serve on juries • Serve in the military in times of war • Framework • Assembly – all male citizens • Council of 500 – wrote the laws • Courts – chosen from the assembly • Generals – elected by tribes • Archon – chief of state
Wars with Persia • Caused by Athenian support of Greek city-states rebelling against Persian Rule • Important Battles • Marathon • Salamis • Thermopylae
Peloponnesian Wars • Delian League • Athens and allies • Naval power • Peloponnesian League • Sparta and allies • Land power • Results • Sparta won, but was weakened • Led to Macedonian invasion