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The Delian League

The Delian League. After the Persian Wars, the Greeks felt they needed to defend themselves. Greek city-states unite to form Delian League as result of Persian Wars. Defensive alliance to protect against future attacks . Athens is leader; Sparta does not join.

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The Delian League

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  1. The Delian League • After the Persian Wars, the Greeks felt they needed to defend themselves. • Greek city-states unite to form Delian League as result of Persian Wars. • Defensive alliance to protect against future attacks. • Athens is leader; Sparta does not join. • Over 200 City-states join the Delian League. • Athens now had reason to use it’s powerful navy and control other members of the League.

  2. Problems with the Delian League • All wealth went to Athens because they provided protection. • Misused money and built many extravagant buildings to show off. EX: Parthenon • **This is a period of great cultural achievement for Greece known as the “Golden Age of Pericles”** • Other members of League get upset. http://www.bestanimations.com

  3. Down with the Delian League!!! • Members unhappy with Athens controlling everything. • Trade disagreements erupted. • Extreme tension between Sparta and Athens. • All leads to collapse of Delian League and start of… PELOPONNESIAN WAR!!!! http://bestanimations.com/Animals/Animals2.html

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