The Peloponnesian states, particularly Sparta, viewed Pericles' attempts to strengthen the Athenian Empire with suspicion and hostility. They perceived his policies, which included expanding Athenian influence and military power, as a direct threat to their autonomy and security. This growing tension ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the Peloponnesian War, as many states felt compelled to counter Athens' dominance in the region.
To strengthen Athenian democracy, to hold and strengthen he empire, and to glorify Athens
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Pericles had three goals for Athens. The first was to strengthen democracy. The second was to expand the empire. The third was to beautify Athens.
When Athens became over-confident and began to interfere in the territories of the Peloponnesian League, it created bitter opposition, leading to the destructive 27-year Peloponnesian War, which Athens lost and was stripped of its empire, becoming a second rate power.
1.) strengthen Athenian democracy. 2.) hold and strengthen empire. 3.) clarify Athens.
(1) to strengthen athenian democracy(2) to hold and strngthen the empire (3)to glorify Athens
(1) to strengthen athenian democracy(2) to hold and strngthen the empire (3)to glorify Athens
He had a list of things to do and just did them his own way.
Athens and its empire versus the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta.
Pericles promoted imperialism. Sparta was the isolationist and considered as threat to the Athenian Empire.
to strengthen their empire