Which laws did Solon's reforms overturn?
Lycurgus's laws
Pericles's laws
Draco's laws
Cleisthenes's laws
Answer
Draco's laws, known for their harshness and severity, were overturned by Solon's reforms. Solon, an Athenian statesman, introduced a series of laws aimed at alleviating the social and economic disparities that plagued Athens. His reforms included the abolition of debt slavery, the establishment of a property-based census system, and the creation of a popular assembly where all citizens could participate in decision-making.
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