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Was Athens an example of a true democracy, a government run by the people? Explain.

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Yes, for the most part

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Athenian democracy developed around the 6th century BC in the Greek city-state (known as a polis) of Athens, comprising the city of Athens and the surrounding territory of Attica. Athenian democracy is often described as the first known democracy in the world. ... Democracy was suppressed by the Macedonians in 322 BC.

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