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Athens had an internal dispute bordering on civil war between its different classes of people - essentially against the ruling aristocracy. The tyrants were brought in by popular acclaim to establish a government which looked after all citizens, not just the interests of a few.

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Why were the tyrants able to control Athens?

Because the tyrants forced a traded democracy.


Why were the tyrants able to seize control Athens?

spartans have the control in athens


Why were tyrants able to seize control from Greek to nobles?

the tyrants were able to seize power from the nobles because they had the help and support of the Greek farmers, merchants, and the artisans.


How did Athens become a tyrannical government?

They did not seize power in Athens. They were Athenian citizens who took over Athens with wide public support to put an end to the self-centered rule of the upper-class oligarchs, and bring equity to all classes.


Why were nobles able to seize control from Greek nobles?

the tyrants were able to seize power from the nobles because they had the help and support of the Greek farmers, merchants, and the artisans.


Why were tyrants able to seize the control from Greek nobles?

They were able to seize control because they had the support of Greek farmers, merchants and artisans, who were sick and tired of being exploited - the tyrants were appointed to bring in rule for all, not just the upper class.


Who did the tyrants seize power from?

greece


Who was in charge of ancient Athens?

The Tyrants were in charge of Athens


Was Athens ruled only by tyrants?

First kings, then oligarchs, then tyrants, then by the citizens.


Why were the tyrants able to seize control in Athens?

Athens had an internal dispute bordering on civil war between its different classes of people - essentially against the ruling aristocracy. The tyrants were brought in by popular acclaim to establish a government which looked after all citizens, not just the interests of a few.


Who backed suported the tyrants?

the Athens and the Spartans dmm


Who ruled early Athens before a democratic system was established?

tyrants