The Delian League and Peloponnesian War
Students will examine the formation of the Delian League, the rise of Athenian power, and the causes and consequences of the Peloponnesian War.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the Delian League transformed from an alliance into an Athenian empire.
- Differentiate between the underlying and immediate causes of the Peloponnesian War.
- Predict the long-term impact of the Peloponnesian War on the Greek city-states.
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