How does the idea of freedom represent continuity in history?

In 1958, the aarp was organized to promote

What was the biggest difference between government in ancient athens and in ancient rome? rome was a direct democracy, and athens was not. athens allowed all citizens to vote, while rome was a republic. athens allowed women and slaves to vote, but rome did not. rome had a bicameral assembly, and athens did not.

Does anyone know why the second great awakening occurred? (i need an answer asap because this is a question on my assignment! < 3 : ))