British English subtitles for clip: File:Demokratie in Athen (CC BY 4.0).webm

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Early forms of democracy
originated in ancient Athens.

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The new form meant rule by the people.

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But by “people” Athens meant 
just one kind of people.

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Children, women, slaves and foreigners
did not have a political voice.

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The first class had
the greatest political influence

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and occupied the highest offices.

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They were big landowners and rich traders.

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The second and third class contained
the middle and lower officials.

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You would find merchants,
craftsmen and farmers in these classes.

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Day labourers
belonged to the fourth class.

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They were unable to hold offices,
but had a say in the people’s assembly.