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Sparta was ruled by two kings, who ruled until they died or were forced out of office. Athens was ruled by archons, who were elected annually. Thus, because both parts of Athens' government had leaders who were elected, Athens is said to have been the birthplace of democracy. Spartan life was simple.
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Crises and alliances often bring about great moments in history, and one such example would be the alliance system that existed after German unification in the 1900s.