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Sparta was afraid of the growing power of their rival city-state, Athens
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 8y agoAthens turned the Delian League which it led against the Persian Empire into an empire of its own, and became overconfident of its power, After several actions, Athens tried to ruin Megara, a city-state member of the Spartan-led Peloponnesian League. Megara appealed to Sparta, Sparta demanded the Athens back off, overconfident Athens refused and war ensued.
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Sparta's declaration of war against Athens began which war?
Sparta's declaration of war against Athens began the Peloponnesian war. Sparta accused Athens of breaking their peace and the war began in 431 BCE.
How was Athens not violent as Sparta was?
athens wanted peace while sparta wanted war
How many times did Athens and Sparta go to war?
Athens and Sparta did not fight each other in isolation. They fought as allies and as adversaries in various conflicts over a couple of hundred years. So Athens did not defeat Sparta or Sparta defeat Athens. They were involved in wider conflicts in the battles.
Was the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta?
The Peloponnesian War was between Athens and Sparta. It was after the great Persian war, when Athens and Sparta worked together to defeat Persia. The Peloponnesian War was started because Sparta feared Athens may dominate them one day. There was a big battle between them, lasting for many years, but in the end, Sparta won.
How did rivalry between Athens and Sparta lead to the Peloponnesian War?
There was not rivalry. Sparta, although militarily powerful, was usually reluctant to go to war. Athens, overconfident with the power it gained from its empire, was aggressive and interfered in the affairs of other cities. Sparta appealed to Sparta to back off when it tried to bankrupt Megara, a member of the Peloponnesian League, A rampant Athens persisted and war ensued.
Why shouldn't Athens go to war against Sparta?
Athens shouldn't go to war with Sparta because they will loose a lot of soldiers.
What war did Athens and Sparta fight and how it end?
what war did athens and sparta fight
What war did Athens and Sparta fight and how did it end?
what war did athens and sparta fight
When did Athens and Sparta go to war?
The Spartans and Athens went to war in 431 B.C. and the war ended in 404 B.C.
Who was defeated by Sparta in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and its allies were defeated by Sparta in the Peloponnesian War.
Wars of the Sparta and Athens?
the only war between Athens & Sparta is the pelioponnesion war where Sparta fought Athens because they thought they were too powerful. in the end Athens surrendered and Sparta then became the most powerful.
How long did Athens go to war with Sparta?
From 431 to 404 BCE.
Sparta's declaration of war against Athens began which war?
Sparta's declaration of war against Athens began the Peloponnesian war. Sparta accused Athens of breaking their peace and the war began in 431 BCE.
What war was Athens and Sparta involved in?
The city-states of Athens and Sparta fought each other in the Peloponnesian War .
How was Athens not violent as Sparta was?
athens wanted peace while sparta wanted war
How did Athens and Sparta different?
Athens was more artistic and Sparta was more tougher at war
Who fought the peloppenisian war?
Athens and Sparta fought the poleponesian war. and it was over control of all of Greece
