What did Solon's legal reforms aim to prevent?
Foreign invasions
Economic collapse
Political corruption
Religious conflicts
Answer
Solon's legal reforms aimed to prevent political corruption by introducing a system of written laws that applied equally to all citizens. This helped to reduce the influence of wealthy and powerful individuals who could previously manipulate the legal system to their advantage. Solon's reforms also established a council of 400 citizens to review and approve all laws, ensuring that they were fair and just.
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