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.

the correct answer option is: weapons.

explanation:

tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for 'weapons'.

referring to the cold war (1945-1991), the two superpowers, usa and ussr, experienced a phase of struggle and conflict with each other. these two superpowers considered each other as a threat to their survival and thus opted for policies to strengthen their positions.

the two superpowers never went to war with each other directly but competed for weapons to preserve their positions.