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jan 1, 508 BC - In 508BC 'democracy' began in Athens.

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We still use this term today meaning 'ruled by the people'. Male citizens were given the chance to vote in order to decide how the city-state should be run. This is often said to be one of their greatest ideas.

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ByNicole Yates
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jan 1, 508 BC
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~ 2535 years ago
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