This politician declared that “a little time will show the citizens my madness” while trying to warn against the ambitions of one of his former allies. This politician’s system of timocracy divided society into four social classes, including the zeugitae (“zay’w-GHEE-tie”). This politician’s advice to one king about the happiness of Tellus supposedly fell on deaf ears, according to Herodotus. A speech by this politician led to his city acquiring (*) Salamis after a war with Megara. This politician instituted a debt relief policy known as the seisachtheia (“SAY-sahk-THAY-ah”), or “shaking-off of burdens.” The Council of Four Hundred was established by this politician after expanding eligibility for the ekklesia. For 10 points, name this statesman who overturned much of Draco’s severe laws, establishing democracy in Athens. ■END■
ANSWER: Solon
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