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Historians believe that slaves in Athens were..

Often captured from surrounding towns

Not responsible for work on public buildings

Often captured by armies during war

Able to become free if they could read

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Answer:

captured during wars

Step-by-step explanation:

People became slaves in ancient Greece after they were captured in wars. They were then sold to their owners. Other slaves were, by nature, born into slave families.

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