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Groner/Barringer - Ancient Greece: Politics

Students will construct a newspaper containing three articles related to Ancient Greece.

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Oligarchy (Ancient Greece and Rome: An Encyclopedia for Students) - defines oligarchy and explains how oligarchies operated in nearly every Greek city-state prior to 500 B.C. 

Democracy, Greek (Ancient Greece and Rome: An Encyclopedia for Students) - discusses the history of Athenian democracy, as well as democracy in action. 

Government, Greek (Ancient Greece and Rome: An Encyclopedia for Students) - shares the various forms of government that existed throughout Ancient Greek history. 

Law, Greek (Ancient Greece and Rome: An Encyclopedia for Students) - covers class distinctions in Greek law, family, inheritance, criminal law, and Trial by Jury.

Punishment (World Eras) - article covers punishment methods including restitution, torture, and execution.

Web Articles

Democracy : Ancient Greece - (National Geographic) - article describes how Athenian democracy functioned, along with the difference between Athenian democracy and democracy today. 

Greek City-States (National Geographic) - discusses the similarities and differences between city-states in Ancient Greece.

Ancient Greece : Hall of Fame (British Museum) - highlights notable artists, scientists, and thinkers from Ancient Greece.

The Greek Polis (Khan Academy) - describes the rise of the polis, the various forms of government that existed in Ancient Greece, and the differences between Athens & Sparta.

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