1. Peloponnesian War

2. What was it? Name given to the long series of conflicts between Athens and Sparta that lasted from 431 until 404 BC.

3. Peloponnesian War What caused it? Both Sparta and Athens were contending for power in and around the area. Sparta was alarmed at the empire Athens created through the Delian League. Conflict first broke out in what is known as the First Peloponnesian War. This was shorter and less widespread than the second. (460-446 BC)

4. Peloponnesian War Second Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) More deadly and widespread than previous war. Delian League vs. Peloponnesian League

6. Peloponnesian War Factors of war hoplites Phalanx

7. Peloponnesian War Factors of war Triremes

8. Peloponnesian War So what happened? Sparta laid siege to many city-states and farmlands with their army. Athens used their navy to attack ships and transport soldiers. Pericles, the leader of Athens, refused to directly attack the Spartan army.

9. Peloponnesian War Battles The Sicilian Expedition (415 BC) Largest Athenian operation of war. Athens wanted timber for ship building. Athenian Gen. Alcibiades was accused of impiety and fled before the battle. Athenian army was routed.

10. Peloponnesian War Battle of Aegospotami Naval battle Spartans built 200 triremes, using Persian timber and money. Sparta captured 170 Athenian ships and executed 3,000 Athenian captives The Delian League disbanded and Athens was forced to surrender.