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As the leader of the democratic faction of Athenian politics that swept into power, Pericles did change the democracy in Athens.
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∙ 11y agoPericles strengthened democracy. He increased the number of paid public officials. This allowed poorer citizens to in government.
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∙ 10y agoAs the leader of the democratic faction of Athenian politics that swept into power, Pericles did change the democracy in Athens.
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How did Pericles strengthen democracy in Athens?
Democracy in Athens was strengthen by Pericles because he raised awareness and created reforms for democracy. A reform that he created was paying salary to Athens' officials.
Who extended democracy in Athens?
Pericles.
Who extended Athens's democracy?
Pericles extended Athen's Democracy. :)
Who was a great champion of democracy and rebuilt Athens after the Persian Wars?
Pericles
What type of government was Pericles?
Pericles was not a democracy. Pericles was a statesman in Athens and was considered today as a general. Pericles did not make Democracy. The people of Greece did.
Was Pericles a famous tyrant of Athens?
No, he helped bring about democracy in Athens.
How did the Athenian democracy change?
According to the ancient historian Thucydides, Pericles strong-armed the democracy into his own power, essentially making Athens a democracy in name only.
Who moved Athens closest to a democracy?
Pericles, a strong political leader, furthered and promoted Athenian democracy, but did not invent or have the idea of a democracy in Athens.
What changes did Pericles introduced to Athens?
to move away from democracy
What were the three goals Athens and Pericles wanted to accomplish?
Pericles had three goals for Athens. The first was to strengthen democracy. The second was to expand the empire. The third was to beautify Athens.
Who introduced the democratic principles to Athens?
Cleisthenes - By setting up a constitution
What were pericles goal for the Athens?
To strengthen Athenian democracy, to hold and strengthen he empire, and to glorify Athens
