Which statement best describes the change that sometimes occurred after a tyrant secured absolute power?

They often shared their power with an assembly.

Many became oppressive and ruled harshly.

They usually held elections to legitimize their rule.

They gave up their power after a few years.

Why did many poor citizens in ancient Greece initially welcome the rule of tyrants?

They believed tyrants were chosen by the gods.

They hoped a strong leader would make reforms and improve their difficult lives.

Tyrants promised to restore the power of the old kings.

They wanted a leader from a wealthy, aristocratic family.

By inheriting the position from a parent.

By seizing control through force, often with the people's support.

Through a formal election by an assembly of all citizens.

By being appointed by a council of wealthy nobles.

They lowered taxes for the wealthy aristocrats.

They expanded the army by recruiting only rich citizens.

They made laws that helped the poor, such as canceling debts.

They gave more power back to the oligarchs.