The Athenian Statesman Solon Aimed to

question 43

Multiple Choice

The Athenian statesman Solon aimed to

• A)restore aristocracy.
• B)concentrate wealth in the hands of a few to facilitate tax collection.
• C)balance the interests of the wealthy aristocrats and ordinary Athenians.
• D)establish order in Athens with a law code mandating very harsh punishments.
• E)lay the groundwork for democracy.

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The gap between an individual's perception of their current state (actual) and how they think they should be (ought), which can lead to emotional distress.

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