Why did direct democracy work in Athens but not in the United States?

Question

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Responses

There was a large amount of citizens in Athens and small amount in the United States.

There was a large amount of citizens in Athens and small amount in the United States.

There was a larger number of non-citizens in Athens than in the United States.

There was a larger number of non-citizens in Athens than in the United States.

The territory of Athens was larger than the territory of the United States.

The territory of Athens was larger than the territory of the United States.

There was a small number of citizens in Athens and large amount in the United States.

Answer 1

There was a small number of citizens in Athens and a large amount in the United States.

Answer 2

Which of the following is evidence that overpopulation was a concern for the ancient Greeks?

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Responses

Greeks would keep non-citizens slaves to grow crops and do labor.

Greeks would keep non-citizens slaves to grow crops and do labor.

Greeks started forming common currencies made of gold and silver.

Greeks started forming common currencies made of gold and silver.

Greeks looked for places with resources to start new colonies.

Greeks looked for places with resources to start new colonies.

Tenant farmers would rent land from large landowners.