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  Athenian leader Cleithenes introduced further reforms
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  Draco developed a legal code based on the idea that all Athenians, rich and poor, were equal under the law.
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  Messenians, resentful of the Spartans demanded half of the helots' crops.
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  Sparta conquered the neighboring region of Messenia and took over the land.
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  Solon came to power