What were the limits of Athenian democracy? How did Athenian society compare to your idea of what is commonly defined as democracy in the modern era?

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should include:
1. Tension between the aristocrats and other male citizens
2. The role of property ownership
3. The legal status of women
4. Athenian slavery
5. A statement comparing Athenian society to modern democracy

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The demise of the western cattle barons was brought about largely because of __________

A) overgrazing and blizzards B) competition from Argentina C) cattle diseases D) unionization by cowboys

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It was a common assumption among American proponents of a "large policy" for the United States that the final arbiter of international disputes was

A) the threat or use of force. B) secret diplomacy. C) third party mediation. D) the formation of an international league of nations.

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Middle-class women were denied access to employment due to the association of domesticity with __________.

A. male financial success B. physical frailty C. political conservatism D. moral authority

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What changes in western Europe had the longest lasting effect in the nineteenth century?

What will be an ideal response?

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