How did semi democratic governments emerge in some of the greek city-states?

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9 February, 06:16

How did semi democratic governments emerge in some of the greek city-states?

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Roger Baldwin · Answer 1

Some of the citizens (Solon would be a good example) were able to break the hold of the aristocracy in Athena, and set up a more democratic system than was in place. He was able to expand access to the Assembly to all citizens and gave more of those citizens the ability to become members.