Participation In Athenian Democracy

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Democracy first begin to develop in Athens in 5th century because Athenians were not satisfied with systems that created in Athens. They requested to create better governments. It was direct democracy but there are few differences. About 15 percent of Athenian citizens could participate in ancient Athenian democracy. Only men could participate in Athenian Democracy, but women, slaves, and poor people was excluded. Citizens of men had equal rights and speak whatever they want because they have freedom. Women, slaves, and poor people don't have a right to vote or won't able to join democracy party. In Athenian democracy, they don't see women or slaves as citizens except free men.

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