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No. Sparta had all the land it wanted, having earlier conquered Messenia and reduced the population to serfdom. It had difficulty controlling the area it had, and expeditionary armies always took seven serfs per Spartan warrior, to reduce the risk of uprising in their absence.
Sparta wanted stability. It was always slow to enter hostilities. it veiwed the Athenian empire with suspicion, and was wary of the adventurousness and expansionism of the Athenians. However Sparta's allies were in conflict with Athens, and urged Sparta to intervene to resolve the issues. The final straw was when Athens decreed that Sparta's ally Megara could not trade within the Athenian empire this meant the ruin of Megara which was a trading city. When Athens refused to lift the embargo, war became inevitable.
What else can I help you with?
Was it the Athens or Spartans that the government gave each citizen a plot of land which was worked by state slaves called helots?
Spartans
The difference between Spartans and Athens?
Spartans had a better armty
Who wanted to control Greece Athens or Spartans?
athens
Who ruled ancient Greece out of Spartans and Athens?
ATHENS
Who won the Pelopanesis war?
Sparta beat Athens with the help of the Persians. The Spartans sold land in Asia Minor so that they could build a navy with that navy they crushed Athens' navy and Athens surrendered.
Who was powerful rival of Athens?
Spartans
Who was Spartans enemy?
Notably , Athens .
Who was a powerful rival Athens?
Spartans
What did Spartans trade?
Spartans traded poetry for wine or sometimes they stole from Athens
Why were the tyrants able to seize control Athens?
spartans have the control in athens
what was Athens biggest battle?
the battle of spartans
Did the Spartans like the Athens?
No, they were bitter rivals
