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What was the cause of the Persian Wars of Ancient Greece?

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Greek city-states intervened in a revolt by Greek city-states in Asia Minor. Persia put down the revolt, then sent an expedition to put Eretria and Athens under control. This failed so Persia mounted a major invasion, a;; [art of a 50 year war.

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