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What events lead Sparta to declare war on Athens in the Peloponnesian War?
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∙ 12y ago
There was one Peloponnesian War. It was finally sparked by Athens' refusal to lift a ruinous trade ban on Megara.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoBecause they could not do everything the Athens could do like the men could not spend money and move around freely but children and women could so they were jelous!
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What events led to the Peloponnesian War?
There was a series of disputes as Athens manoeuvred to maintain pre-eminence in the Greek world and keep control of its empire and the revenue it producd. The final stages were the fight between Corinth and its ex-colony Corcyra, the Athenian capture of Potidaia, and the Athenian trading ban on Megara.
What are some key events that happend in the Peloponnesian War?
Lasted from 431-404 BC27-year war between Athens and SpartaAthens was weakend by a plagueSparta eventually wonAthens was no longer the dominant city-state
How did the peloponnesian war begin?
Athens used the power of its empire to intervene in the affairs of the southern Greek cities in the Peloponnesian Peninsula and their colonies. These incursions were principally in Corcyra and Potidaea and finally its trade rival Megara which Athens set out to bankrupt. The Peloponnesian League, led by Sparta, of which Megara was a member, demanded that Athens cease this; Athens refused and war broke out.
How did Athens attempt to expand westward?
After the problems with Sparta were over, Athens looked westward to Sicily to expand its sphere of influence in the Mediterranean world. The idea was propagated by Alcibiades. Nicias, who had negotiated the peace agreement with Sparta was opposed to the idea. He was outvoted and three generals were named to lead the expedition to conquer Sicily. As events began to unfold, Athens suffered losses in their quest for a larger empire. Bottom line, the idea was a bad one.
How did the cooperation and conflict define the course of Ancient Greek history?
Cooperation between Sparta and Athens during the classical Greek era created peace and prosperity in Greece while conflict between Sparta and Athens broke ancient Greece and began the downfall of the society. These events defined the course of ancient Greek history.
What were some events that happened in Sparta?
Well...I don't if it was IN Sparta, but there was the war between Athens and Sparta.
What events led the war between Athens and Sparta?
the spart killed the men of athens
What events led to war between Athens and Sparta?
the spart killed the men of athens
What events led to the war between Sparta and Athens?
the spart killed the men of athens
What events led to the Athens and Sparta war?
Well,to be honest like abe ...... they liked it
The main events of the pelopennesian war?
plague was the main even that kept Athens from conquering Sparta
What were the events during the Peloponnesian War?
Phase 1 - the Peloponnesian League invested Athens, which sent out amphibious expeditions targeting the Peloponnesian League cities. Phase 2 - a phony peace during which Athens tried to capture Syracuse in Sicily. Phase 3 - more direct hostilities during which Persia supplied the funds for the Peloponnesian League to mount a fleet which could match the Athenian one. Athens defeated at sea, invested and surrendered.
What events led to the Peloponnesian War?
There was a series of disputes as Athens manoeuvred to maintain pre-eminence in the Greek world and keep control of its empire and the revenue it producd. The final stages were the fight between Corinth and its ex-colony Corcyra, the Athenian capture of Potidaia, and the Athenian trading ban on Megara.
Major events that occurred in the peloponnesian war?
some important events of the Peloponnesian War
What are the significant events during the Peloponnesian War?
Pericles died of the plague which deprived Athens of balanced leadership, and set the scene for opportunists who led it to eventual defeat. The plague deprived Athens of a large proportion of its military manpower. Athens captured a small Spartan expeditionary force at Sphacteria, which brought Sparta to seek a truce. Athens tried to capture Syracuse in Sicily which was unrelated to its war aims. It was badly defeated and lost another slice of its limited military manpower. Persia decided to get back at Athens by providing financial support to the Peloponnesian League, which allowed it to match the superior fleet on which Athens depended. The Athenian fleet was destroyed at Aigospotomai, which left Athens open to seige and surrender.
Which events led to the end of Athens's power and greatest glory?
Athens was conquered by the Roman Empire. ♥
How did the Peloponnessian war begin?
The Peloponnesian War between Sparta and Athens was between 431 and 404 BC.<br><br>Over the preceding 50 years, since defeating the Persians, Athens had grown exponentially in power. They had managed to turn many in the Delian League of northern Greece into vassal states. Sparta resented this. They resented Athens rebuilding their famous wall to Pireus.<br><br>In the 460s BC, there was a helot (Spartan slave) uprising. They appealed to all their allies to send forces. Athens was one of the many states to respond and sent troops. Unfortunately, the Spartan leaders feared the the helots might be convinced by the democratic ideas of the Athenian soldiers and the helots might form an alliance with Athens. They sent the soldiers home, without explanation. The Athenians were now the ones to be offended. Following a war between two Spartan allies, Megara and Corinth (famous for the isthmus upon which it stands), Athens formed an alliance with Megara. During the coming war, Athens fought Sparta and many other states. A Thirty Year Peace was concluded soon after.<br><br>Several events led directly to war. Athens' ally, Samos, rebelled and gained the alliance of Persia. Sparta considered war with Athens but did not intervene. Athens won and later on, intervened in a conflict between Corinth (Sparta's ally) and Corcyra. They also imposed trade restrictions on Megara (now again a Spartan ally). <br><br>The Spartans, in response to this, called a meeting of the Peloponnesian League. The Corinthians warned the Spartans that they would soon find themselves outflanked and without allied. The Athenians warned the Spartans of the folly of declaring war on Sparta. Sparta voted that Athens had interfered in Peloponnesian League affairs, thus breaking the terms of the peace and had already declared war, in effect, on Sparta.<br><p></p><p> </p>
