Democratic Reform

  • Cleisthenes
    500

    Cleisthenes

    Leader of Athens who broke up the nobles into 10 groups based on where they lived instead of wealth. He created the council of 500 which gave citizens limited democracy.
  • Draco
    Feb 5, 621

    Draco

    Draco came to power in 621 B.C. and made the first steps towards democracy. He made everyone equal under his laws and wrote them down so everyone who is literate could know the laws. He enfoced harsh punishments that often ended in death.
  • Solon

    Solon

    He made slavery illegal and he outlawed debt slavery. He organized all citizens into 4 social classes based on wealth.
  • Pericles

    Pericles

    He came from a high class noble family. Became known for his politcila achievments. Promoted art and literature.