Cleisthenes introduced in Athens an isonomic government, in which equal rights were granted for all men. Council members from the different regions were elected by sortition, a system in which citizens were selected randomly for government positions. Furthermore, all male citizens over 18 years old, born in Athens could participate and discuss in the assemblies.
Cleisthenes reformed Athenian democracy by establishing that Council members were chosen randomly, and men could present laws for debate in assembly.
Increasing supplies of food caused prices to drop. Farmers went into debt to pay for new technology. There weren't enough workers to harvest larger crops.
