What is the content of Cristini's reform?
1. Ten regional tribes were created as electoral units for various public offices in Athens. Organizationally, tribes related to clans were eliminated, the situation of aristocratic manipulation of public office elections ended, the foundation of aristocratic power was removed, tribes were artificially divided, the convention of gathering parties by region was broken, and social unrest was prevented.
2. Establish a "500-person meeting" to replace the original "400-person meeting".
3. Cristini has also strengthened the activities of citizens' congresses and people's courts. According to his suggestion, the law of banishing shells (or pottery pieces) was enacted to prevent the tyrant from reappearing (first implemented in 478 BC).
4. Establish the Committee of Ten Generals.
Extended data:
Reform background:
After Solon's reform, many local political factions appeared in Athens, mainly including the plain faction, the coastal faction and the mountain faction. From 525 B.C. to 524 B.C., Cleisthenes served as the chief consul, cooperating with civilians to carry out reforms.
Reform role:
Cleisthenes's reform promoted the development of Athenian democracy, strengthened the unity of Athenian citizens, and was conducive to the consolidation and development of Athenian polis.
The significance of reform:
Cristini Reform firmly established the democratic system in Athens, and wrote the final rest for the formation of democracy in Athens.
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