The Peloponnesian War

Athenian League What generalizations can you make from this map?

Overview of the War Sparta invades Athens. Sparta invades Athens. Sparta stronger army, Athens stronger navy. Sparta stronger army, Athens stronger navy. Athens navy can bring in food and does not starve to death. Athens navy can bring in food and does not starve to death. Athens protects itself from Sparta and settles in for a long war. Athens protects itself from Sparta and settles in for a long war. The war lasts for 27 years!!! The war lasts for 27 years!!! The Spartans win because they have a more disciplined military and Athens overstretched itself. The Spartans win because they have a more disciplined military and Athens overstretched itself.

Turning Points in the War 1 st – Plague breaks out in Athens. 1 st – Plague breaks out in Athens. 2 nd – Athenians invade Syracuse on island of Sicily. 2 nd – Athenians invade Syracuse on island of Sicily. Syracuse is one of Sparta’s wealthiest and most powerful allies. Syracuse is one of Sparta’s wealthiest and most powerful allies. Athenians lose. Athenians lose. The Spartans then gain the support of Persia. The war continues for another 9 years before the Athenians are weakened to point of surrender in 404 BC. The Spartans then gain the support of Persia. The war continues for another 9 years before the Athenians are weakened to point of surrender in 404 BC. Greece remains instable for many years, which leads to Macedonia taking them over later. Greece remains instable for many years, which leads to Macedonia taking them over later.

Reflection How might the Peloponnesian War affect Greece in the long run? How might the Peloponnesian War affect Greece in the long run?