The document outlines the key events of the Persian Wars, highlighting Athenian victories such as the Battle of Marathon and the naval battle at Salamis. It discusses the formation of alliances among Greek city-states against Persian threats, the sacrifice of Spartan King Leonidas and his 300, and the subsequent conflict between Athens and Sparta due to Athenian aggression. Ultimately, despite significant early successes, tensions arose leading to war between the two city-states.

2. 
Athenian influence suspected

3. 
Persia sets its sights on Greece

4. 
None comes

5. 
With little help, Athens stuns Persians at
the Battle of Marathon

6. 
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Other city-states now recognize Persia as
a real threat
Alliance formed to unite Greece against
another Persian attack
“the enemy of my enemy becomes my
friend”

7. 
Led by the Athenian king Themisticles

8. Spartan King Leonidas and his elite
bodyguard of 300 sacrifice themselves
to hold off the Persians
 Allows the remainder of Greek forces to
fight again another day
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9. 
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Persian fleet is destroyed at a naval
battle near the island of Salamis
Without supplies, Persians are forced to
retreat from Greece

10. Athens urges other city-states to remain
an alliance to fight possible future
Persian attacks
 Many city-states decline, preferring their
independent nature
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11. 
Using the naval fleet at their disposal,
Athens uses force to interfere with trade

12. 
Sparta negotiates an agreement with
Athens to not force other city-states into
the league

13. 
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Athens violates agreement with Sparta
Athens and Sparta go to war