Powerful families with large amounts of money are often referred to as aristocrats, particularly in contexts where wealth is inherited and linked to noble lineage. Aristocratic families typically have significant social status and influence, often owning vast estates and businesses. In contrast, acrobats and architects do not generally represent powerful, wealthy families; rather, they are professions that may have varying degrees of financial success but do not inherently denote familial power or wealth.
at first the greeks have a goverment where only the aristocrats members of rich and powerful families
The tyrants replaced the aristocrats as rulers of the city-states. Aristocrats are members of rich and powerful families and ruled most city states. A middle class of merchants and artisans developed, wanting a say in government. Gradually, strength in cities shifted from aristocrats to merchants and artisans. As a result, aristocratic government was replaced by rulers called tyrants. <---- this was an essay question on one of my tests in 6th grade- I got an A :) !
The tyrants replaced the aristocrats as rulers of the city-states. Aristocrats are members of rich and powerful families and ruled most city states. A middle class of merchants and artisans developed, wanting a say in government. Gradually, strength in cities shifted from aristocrats to merchants and artisans. As a result, aristocratic government was replaced by rulers called tyrants. <---- this was an essay question on one of my tests in 6th grade- I got an A :) !
It was the senate.
by Lord Baltimore giving large estates to relatives and other aristocrats.
oligarchy
The crown family
Vanderbilts and other families became wealthy and powerful in America for different reasons. Most families made their money in growing businesses like oil, newspaper and railroads. Once the families had money, they were able to turn that into power.
Medici, Cosimo, Borgias
oligarchs
i dont know
They were a very powerful family of aristocrats and popes. They were patrons of amazing Renaissance artists, and they also ruled Florence for longer than 100 years.