Athenian politics included the practice of ostracism. Thus, by living in Athens, one might fear for their security.

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Pro: Ostracism was a vote which occurred once a year, and it meant that an individual would be expelled from Athens for 10 years, without loss of property.

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Con: Only individuals who were considered too powerful or dangerous to the city of Athens were ostracised, which shows that most people had nothing to worry about.

Where would be a better place to live: Ancient Athens or Sparta?

Athenian politics included the practice of ostracism. Thus, by living in Athens, one might fear for their security.

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Ostracism was a vote which occurred once a year, and it meant that an individual would be expelled from Athens for 10 years, without loss of property.

Only individuals who were considered too powerful or dangerous to the city of Athens were ostracised, which shows that most people had nothing to worry about.

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Athenian politics included the practice of ostracism. Thus, by living in Athens, one might fear for their security.

Pro claim 1

Ostracism was a vote which occurred once a year, and it meant that an individual would be expelled from Athens for 10 years, without loss of property.

Con claim 1

Only individuals who were considered too powerful or dangerous to the city of Athens were ostracised, which shows that most people had nothing to worry about.