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461
Pericles
Strengthened democracy, the empire, and glorified Athens. -
500
Cleisthenes Takes Power
Organized 10 groups based on where people lived, not wealth. Allowed all citizens to propose laws. Created Council of Five Hundred, proposed laws and counseled the assembly. Most rights for land-owning male citizens. -
Jan 1, 621
Draco Takes Power
Draco creates legal code making all Athenians equal regardless of wealth. This was the beginning of democracy. -
Solon Takes Power
Solon outlaws debt slavery and establishes 4 social classes. He also introduced the concept that citizens could press charges against wrongdoers.