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What historical events gave rise to athens establishing democracy for its citizens?

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Laws instituted by Draco in 621 BC were unpopular with the majority of Athenians. The premier Archon of the time then changed the laws to be in favor of citizens. It was also changed so that any land owning male could become an Archon.
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