Download Peloponnesian Wars

The Delian League- alliance of
Greek city-states
Athens becomes rich

Received $200 million in tribute money
from each member of the Delian
League.
Some city-states turn to Sparta

Athenians have a trade monopoly within
Greece causing tension in the region.
Causes:
 Corcyra
allied itself with
Athens. Corcyra was a colony
of Corinth, allied to Sparta.
 Athens violates the Thirty Years
Treaty.
 Spark: Thebes, allied to Sparta,
attacks Plataea, allied to Athens
Pericles
 Athenian
ruler
during the
Peloponnesian
War.
 Relied on
Athenian Navy
 Died of plague
during the first
phase of the war.
War begins in 431 B.C.
The Plague 430 B.C.
A plague breaks out in Athens.
 Many die, suffering from vomiting,
painful sores, and harsh diarrhea.

Athens 1/3 wiped out.

So many died that Athens did not have
the manpower for its warships.
10 years of fighting later…

Athens and Sparta agree to a 50 Year
Peace Treaty in 421 B.C.
Wars resumed anyway in 415
B.C.
Spartan Silver
Sparta takes the silver mines formerly
belonging to the Athenians.
 Mineworkers swear allegiance to Sparta.

404 B.C. Athens surrenders
The Golden Age of Athens

Is over and Athens would never become
the dominant city-state it once was.
Task:
 Using
your
packets on the
Peloponnesian
War, answer the
questions on the
accompanying
sheet.