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The Peloponnesian Wars. Athens vs. Sparta. Why did Athens and Sparta go to war?. Athens had the strongest sea force Sparta had the strongest land force After working together to defeat the Persians , both wanted to be the supreme power in Greece. What was the Delian league?.
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The Peloponnesian Wars Athens vs. Sparta
Why did Athens and Sparta go to war? • Athens had the strongest sea force • Sparta had the strongest land force • After working together to defeat the Persians, both wanted to be the supreme power in Greece
What was the Delian league? • Founded in 478 B.C • An alliance between Athens and other city-states • Members promised to protect each other from Persia and provide ships or money for defense
What was the Peloponnesian League? • Formed in 500s B.C. • An alliance between Sparta and other city-states • They wanted to expand their power and receive protection
What happened as a result of the Peloponnesian war? • After several battles Sparta defeated Athens • The democratic government of Athens was replaced by an oligarchy • Cities in all of Greece were destroyed • Governments fell and trade decreased
Summary • Write a 5-6 sentence summary about the Peloponnesian war using your Cornell Notes