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Citizenship and Exclusion in Classical Athens
Critically analyze the limitations of Athenian democracy, which excluded enslaved persons, resident aliens (metics), and women from voting and governance.

Critically analyze the limitations of Athenian democracy, which excluded enslaved persons, resident aliens (metics), and women from voting and governance.
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6th Grade · Social Studies · US-MA-SS
6 lessons
Analyze Athenian civic institutions, social exclusions, comparisons with Sparta, and the enduring philosophical and practical legacy of Greek democracy.