Ancient GreeceWho has the vote?

Warm-Up – Title (Athenian Democracy) answer these questions•1. What is a citizen?•2. What are the requirements to be a citizen in the U.S.?

•3. What type of government does the U.S. have?

• 1. What is a citizen?▫A person who owes loyalty to a country and receives

its protection.• 2. What are the requirements to be a citizen in the

U.S.?▫Born in the U.S. or on U.S. territory.▫Born to a parent who is a U.S. citizen.▫Apply and complete citizenship process.

• 3. What type of government does the U.S. have?▫Republic or representative democracy.▫Citizens elect representatives to speak for them in

political matters.

Warm-Up Solon – “an injury done to the least of its citizens – is an injury done to them all”. Directions

•Look back over the map of Ancient Greece. Be prepared to answer some questions.

Governments of City-States1. Absolute Monarchy

1. A monarch (king or queen) with total power.

2. Oligarchy1. Ruled by a small group

of people.3. Tyrant

1. Ruled by a single person (dictator) who takes control, usually by force.

Absolute Monarchy

Oligarchy

Tyrant

Democracy

Direct Democracy

Democracy in AthensPericles – Athenian statesman known for his leadership, and supporting Athens after war with the Persian Empire•1. After being ruled

by kings, nobles, and tyrants, the Athenian government came under the control of the citizens in 500 B.C.E.

Acropolis – hilltop fortress for religion and politics

• 2. This government, Demokratia (demos – people + kratia – rule), allowed every citizen to have a voice in determining how the Athenian city-state would be run.▫Direct Democracy

– every citizen directly involved in political decisions.

Aeropagus, or “Hill of Ares”, functioned as court of Appeals for criminal and civil cases.

• 3. Assisting in decision-making, a council of five hundred citizens was selected by lottery each year.

• Athenians was fairer than an election, which might favor the rich.believed this system

The Boule – meeting place for the Council of 500• 4. Regular

political meetings were held at which time every citizen was allowed to attend, make speeches, and vote.

• The Council proposed laws, dealt with foreign countries, and oversaw the treasury.

The Assembly Pericles

• Usually, fewer than 6,000 attended the meetings, which were held every 10 days.

• The assembly passed all laws, elected officials, and made decisions on war and foreign affairs.

• Ten officials known as generals carried out the assembly’s laws and policies.

• Pericles, a general of the Persian Wars, and leading political figure, guided Athens for more than 30 years, from 461 B.C.E., when he was first elected, until 429 B.C.E., shortly before his death.

• Pericles made Athens ever more democratic. He believed people’s talents were far more important than social hierarchy. Pericles included even more Athenians in government, allowing mower-class male citizens to run for public office and paying them for their job.

Who has the vote? Copy this outline. Predict who will be the most numerous.•A. Slaves -•B. Metics -•C. Female children of citizen -

•D. Male children of citizen -

•E. Wives of citizens –•F. Citizen

SLAVES•No rights and will never be a citizen

•Master’s permission to marry or have children

•Permission to work for money – rare, but could purchase freedom

•Treated according to ownership

METICS•Male or female, from another city-state

•Rich or poor•Move if you wish•Run your own affairs•NO voice in government and will never become a citizen

FEMALE CHILDREN OF CITIZEN•Father can abandon child

•NO SCHOOL•Learn “Home Skills” from mother

•No rights and will never be a citizen

MALE CHILDREN OF CITIZEN•Some education•Wealthy attend for years

•Academic and physical classes

•YOU WILL BE A CITIZEN!!!

CITIZEN’S WIFE•No rights and will never be a citizen

•Husbands property•Home activities•No contact with husband’s guests•Escorted outside home for religious festivals and plays

CITIZEN•Male•Father – citizen•Mother’s Father – citizen•18 yrs old you will serve two years in military•Debate and vote in assembly•Serve on jury•Eligible to serve on Council of 500 (reviews

ideas before presented to the Assembly)•Rich, poor, farmer, craftsman, merchant

Debriefing•Who is a citizen in Athens?

•How does the citizenship of Athens compare with OUR citizenship in the U.S.?

•What is the reason for making citizenship so limited? Can you compare this to other social hierarchies you have learned?

Speech• 1. Brainstorm and list

issues to discuss.• 2. Choose one issue

from your list to debate & vote on.

• 3. Prepare a 30 second speech defending your issue.

• 4. Deliver your speech – “debate”.

• 5. Vote

• Ideas for issues• Students should be

required to wear school uniforms.

• Children should be allowed to vote at age 14.

• Grades should be abolished.

• No curfews!!• Think of others!!!

Independent Activity• Write a letter to a

fellow ancient Greek answering A, B, and C:

• A. Athenian Democracy was fair?

• B. If Athenian citizenship was fair?

• C. Would you recommend any changes? Why or why not? What are these changes?

•. Clear and detailed supporting examples – a minimum of three to five per focus question.

•Use a minimum of two paragraphs

•. Be prepared to share and defend your thoughts.

Debriefing•1. Did your opinion change on any

statement? Why or Why not? Explain.•2. Did anyone have a good opinion for

any of the statements? Why or why not? Explain.

•3. Which statement did you most agree with? Why?

•4. Which statement did you least agree with? Why?