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Peloponnesian Wars
ANALYZE THE CAUSES, COURSE AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE PELOPONNESIAN
WARS.
Delian League
group of Greek city-states led by Athens
purpose was to defend against the Persians
Athens supplied the soldiers and sailors
Other city-states supplied money and ships
Athens Domination
Over time, Athens dominated the Delian League
Pericles demanded loyalty and money from the other
city-states
had to use Athenian money
treasury was moved to Athens
Athens encouraged rebellions in other Greek citystates
Peloponnesian League
Other city-states were scared of Athens
They formed their own alliance led by Sparta
Athens started interfering with Sparta's allies
431 BC - Sparta declared war on Athens
Peloponnesian League
Peloponnesian Wars
431 - 404 BC
Sparta had a strong army, and Athens had a strong
navy
Sparta surrounded Athens, but couldn't beat them on
the sea
Sparta made a deal with Persia, and built a navy
Peloponnesian Wars
Athens went through a series of disease and civil unrest
several times
Sparta's navy finally defeated Athens
Sparta surrounded Athens until they surrendered in 404
BC
Peloponnesian Wars
Peloponnesian Wars
Effects of Wars
Greece became weak because of the wars
Many people died in battle and because of disease
Many young Greeks left and joined the Persian army
Sparta ruled Greece and was very harsh
Many city-states rebelled against Sparta
In 338 BC, Macedonia conquered Greece
Questions
Use txt pg 260 -263 (complete sentences)
1.
Why was the Delian League originally formed?
2.
Describe how Athens came to dominate the Delian
League.
3.
Who opposed Athens?
4.
In 5-7 sentences, describe the course of the war.
5.
in 3-5 sentences, describe the effects of the war.