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13 Cards in this Set
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Warfare
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Elite navy
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Oligarchy in Athens
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unpopular form of government. formed by archons
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Type of society
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Ocean based (traders & navy)
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Unpopular government
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7th and 6th century: aristocratic dominance (oligarchy)
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Archons
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Leading/governing class
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Women in Archaic Athens
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-no independence
-could not live alone -married very young -main job: produce heirs |
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Slaves in Archaic Athens
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-25% of population
-Could become slaves if criminal, failed to pay debts |
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Metic
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-foreigners
-someone without citizenship despite native born -less rights and higher taxes |
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Order of Democratic figures
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1. Kylon
2. Draco 3. Solon 4. Peisistratus |
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Kylon
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-big celebrity: popular
-tries to take power but fails -disatisfied with gov -632 BCE |
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Draco
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-Archon
-Drafted first written code of law: consitution -Too harsh/unrealistic -620 BCE |
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Solon
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-Tension
-Avoid civil war -Extend citizenship to metics -1 of 9 Archons -Voted "law maker" by other archons and hoplites -Reforms failed -Pay off debt for slaves -Introduces cash crops: help economy -Creates court system-trials -Invited craftsman-boost economy and trade |
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Peisistratus
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Tyrant:
-overthrows oligarchy -mass support by Athenians -Public works projects: infrastructure -More work |
