When you study US history, you learn about the Founding Fathers of democracy in the United States. In this lesson, you read abou
t some important figures that helped establish democracy in ancient Athens. Select the leader who you think is the most important “Founding Father” of Athenian democracy. Identify this person and briefly explain why you chose him. Explain this leader’s role in developing democracy in Athens. Write your answer in bullet points.
Cleisthenes was the most important “Founding Father” of Athenian democracy.
He believed that the truest form of democracy was when a group of people were randomly selected to govern the city-state without regard to their status or wealth.
He set up demes so that each part of Athens had representatives in the council.
