In your words, what does being a citizen mean? With regard to the idea of citizenship, how do the Greeks and Romans compare? Which civilization possesses more similarities to the USA?

For the paper-you might have to research this idea. The Greeks define citizenship as essentially being passed down from others (you have to have parents who are citizens) while due to their expansionism-the Romans often incorporate other groups (unlike the city states) and make them citizens. If you promise not to rebel and pay your taxes-you will be a citizen. There is not a lot in the primary sources on the topic but its interesting to think about. Maybe add evidence from the Sparta reading-these are the rules. Also see the “Debates” reading. Lots of evidence here!