Athens as a city-state. Who is responsible?

Around the year 495 Athens was starting to make a name for itself, with Pericles as their leading statesman. He brought Athens to great power during his forty year reign from 495-429 B.C. Throughout his 40 year reign, he had the opportunity to erase all remaining traces of Aristotic Institutions, which had already started deteriorating. During the age of Pericles in power, Athens became a powerful city-state. Athens was bursting with rich art, religious festivals and culture, which had uniquely united both the rich and the poor citizens. Athens was enjoying their power and freedom.
Pericles was a distinguished orator, it is no doubt that he had an inaudible effect on the rise of oratory as a political force in Athens' military forces. Pericles was able to gain the respect of the citizens by his demeanor, dignity and his undeniable wisdom. Pericles was also responsible for instituting Athens' first congressional meeting. This shaped the future for Athens and other future city-states to follow.
Pericles was an influential leader and one that made an impact on Greek history.

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