1. Jedi Journal (Learning Target Notes)
Chapter 12: Classical Greece
Lesson 2 – Peloponnesian War
Jedi Journal (Learning Target Notes)

2. 4.) I can explain the reasons for war between Athens and Sparta.
Both city-states wanted to be the most powerful.
City-states feared Athens because of its grab for power and prestige.
The rise of Athens from a city-state into a naval empire.
Athenian settlers began to move into other city-state lands.
Resentment on how Athens spent money from the Delian League’s treasury.

3. 5.) Can I outline the events and describe the results of the Peloponnesian War?
The war lasted for 27 years and the main city-states fighting were Athens and Sparta.
Athens avoided land battles, so Pericles persuaded people to come inside the acropolis for safety.
He thought food could be supplied via the sea.
Sparta cut off the food supply for Athens.
A plague outbreak killed around 33% of the Athenians, including Pericles.
Athens and Sparta signed a truce in 421 B.C.
Athens finally surrendered in 404 B.C.