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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. -
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
He made slavery illegal and he outlawed debt slavery. He organized all citizens into 4 social classes based on wealth. -
Pericles
He came from a high class noble family. Became known for his politcila achievments. Promoted art and literature.
