1. Greek city-states go to war with one another
The Peloponnesian War

3. Before the Peloponnesian War
Athens and Sparta had worked together to defeat the Persian Empire
Athens in control of the Aegean Sea
Sparta in control of Peloponnesus
30 Years’ Treaty (agreement not to attack one another)
Didn’t last 30 yrs.

4. Alliances
Delian League- Athens, Plataea, Miletus, Greek Colonies and Islands
(name from the island Delos, where the treasury was set up)
Peloponnesian League- Sparta Thebes, Corinth and Megara
(name from the Peninsula where Sparta is located)

5. Causes of the Peloponnesian Wars
Two major powers fighting for control over Greece (Athens and Sparta)
Creation of Alliances (Delian and Peloponnesian League)
Sparta was worried about Athenian wealth and power
Athens built a huge Navy
Each league pledge loyalty to their own city-states (including going to war for one another)
Megarian Decrees- trade embargo on Megara
Athenian control over trade and resources
Thebes attacked Plataea, bringing everyone into the war
Sparta burned farms and fields around Athens

6. Events of the war Start of the 2nd Peloponnesian War
Sicilian Expedition
Aegospotami
-431 B.C.E.
-Alliances created
-Thebes attacked Plataea
-Sparta decided to invade Attica (area around Athens)
-Burned farms, chopped down olive trees and vineyards
-Plague hits Athens
-Campaign of Corinth (naval victory for Athens)
-415 B.C.E.
-Starts up the Peloponnesian Wars again
-Invasion by Athens of Sicily
-Led by Nicias
-Complete disaster and victory for Sparta and Syracuse
-Athenian fleet routed
-Naval battle
- Nicias executed
-405 B.C.E. near Hellespont
-War continues and both sides see victories
-Naval Battle won by Sparta
-Sparta given ships, timber and money from Persia
-Lysander (Spartan Commander)
170 Athenian ships captured on the beach
3000 soldiers captured
Ended the 2nd Peloponnesian War

7. Final Outcome Athens surrendered and asked for peace Athens had to
Destroy the Long Walls
Couldn’t rebuild a fleet of more than 12 ships
Pay tribute to Sparta
Recognize Sparta as the Greek Power
Weakened all Greek City-States including Sparta