Four Reformers Paragraph: Kris, Jose, & Liam
In ancient Athens there was a series of four reformers over the course of 621 B.C. to 508 B.C. that changed the government or Aristocracy; Draco, Solon, Peisistratus, and Cleisthenes Peisistratus was one of the reformers who made the most significant changes in Athenian government and society because of the way he shaped both the government and the culture. By reducing taxes that encouraged trade, Peisistratus ended up making more tax than he would’ve by just raising taxes. In addition, he wouldn’t have to deal with any revolts. Within the process of producing more taxes he also beautified the city, making more jobs for the people. He also introduced magnificent festivals into the Athenian culture. Unlike the other reformers, he was a more of an all around leader and reformer rather than that of a government/power led official. …show more content…
Solon came into power, he accomplished many things while he was in power; he abolished a previous law, made some changes in the social classes, and lastly he created a council. Previously in 621 B.C Draco was in power and created debt slavery, this means that if you were in debt you would sell members of your family to repay the debt that you own. When Solon came to power he got rid of this and reformed the death penalties for minor crimes previously made by Draco as well. Previously the classes were based on birth, after Solon came to power it was decided by the income you generate. There were four classes, the Pentakosiomedimnoi, the Hippeis, Zeugitai, and the Thetes. Lastly he made the court of 400 consisting of 100 members from each tribe. Solon did many great things even though not a lot of people were happy about what he presented at first. He set the basis of democracy in Athens and influenced
In ancient Athens there was a series of four reformers over the course of 621 B.C. to 508 B.C. that changed the government or Aristocracy; Draco, Solon, Peisistratus, and Cleisthenes Peisistratus was one of the reformers who made the most significant changes in Athenian government and society because of the way he shaped both the government and the culture. By reducing taxes that encouraged trade, Peisistratus ended up making more tax than he would’ve by just raising taxes. In addition, he wouldn’t have to deal with any revolts. Within the process of producing more taxes he also beautified the city, making more jobs for the people. He also introduced magnificent festivals into the Athenian culture. Unlike the other reformers, he was a more of an all around leader and reformer rather than that of a government/power led official. …show more content…
Solon came into power, he accomplished many things while he was in power; he abolished a previous law, made some changes in the social classes, and lastly he created a council. Previously in 621 B.C Draco was in power and created debt slavery, this means that if you were in debt you would sell members of your family to repay the debt that you own. When Solon came to power he got rid of this and reformed the death penalties for minor crimes previously made by Draco as well. Previously the classes were based on birth, after Solon came to power it was decided by the income you generate. There were four classes, the Pentakosiomedimnoi, the Hippeis, Zeugitai, and the Thetes. Lastly he made the court of 400 consisting of 100 members from each tribe. Solon did many great things even though not a lot of people were happy about what he presented at first. He set the basis of democracy in Athens and influenced