In the early years of Athens, before Draco, what group of people controlled the government?

Correct answer is land-owning aristocracy, known as Eupatridae.

Explanation:

With the abolition of the monarchy, Athens was ruled by archons. There were usually nine, made up of eupatrids (aristocrats) from more powerful landowning families.

They were elected for a term of one year, after which they became life members of the Areopagus, so it is not difficult to conclude that the Areopagus had the greatest influence on state affairs in Athens, although in theory the ecclesiastical role played a supreme legislative role.

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