One reason city-states shifted to democracy was to prevent the aristocrats from gaining power. allow citizens freedom of speech. give the citizens an incentive to perform military service. allow women and slaves to take part in government.

One reason city-states shifted to democracy was to,   > Answer, Letter Choice, (C),  Give  the Citizens an incentive to perform Military Service.

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in 1897, pershing became a tactical officer at west point, and that's where he was given the nickname "black jack." pershing's first name is "john," for which "jack" is a nickname, and he was a white man who commanded black troops. hence "black jack".

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