jan 1, 507 BC - Introduction of Democracy in Athens
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Cleisthenes brought a form of democracy called, demokratia, meaning "rule by the people". It was the first ever democracy in the world, although most people couldn't vote as you had to not be a slave, a woman, or a child, and if you didn't participate in politics you would be fined.
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