Solon Took Several Steps to Resolve the Economic Crisis in Athens

question 46

Multiple Choice

Solon took several steps to resolve the economic crisis in Athens. Which is NOT one of these?

• A) He canceled land debts.
• B) He banned loans using humans as collateral.
• C) He freed people who had become slaves due to high debt.
• D) He redistributed land so that more was available to the poor.
• E) He created a pro-trade foreign policy program.

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