Why were the tyrants able to seize control of the athens

Tyrants were able to seize control from Athens because they had the backing/help of the common people. For example, the farmers, merchants, and artisans.

what are the choices? the multiple choices?

i will answer in the comments after the choices have been said.

nigger, that word was originated for white folks   to keep black people under

and when black people use it, they know that's just how they greet each other

and when white folks use it, they know there's a double meaning under