Democracy basically started off in Athens during the Classical Period (c.478-336 BC) in the city state (Polis). Athenian democracy can be traced back to the reforms of Solon (584BC) who was a political leader and poet. When the people got sick of a monarchy, the aristocrats took over. The aristocrats were the rich group of people who provided money for such things as, weapons, supplies, or battlefields. They were close with the king and helped him make decisions. Eventually they thought they were better, and more powerful then the King. They took over and eventually made an Oligarchy, then a tyranny, and then, through time, created a democracy where citizens helped decided they wanted to govern themselves. It was different back then though, only free men could become citizens. Women, children, and slaves did all the work at home. Although, they influenced how we vote for our leaders, and how they have a four year term.

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