PPT Slide
A further challenge to the nobles (aristocracy, came in the form of citizen
soldiers. As these soldiers became more responsible for defending the
country they demanded more of a voice. During the 500’s bc, these people
lead a revolt of the lower classes. This lead to tyranny, or the rule of a
person/s who takes power by force. These tyrants generally had the support of
the people and were the forerunners of Greek democracy - or government by