The Causes And Results Of The Peloponnesian War

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“The causes and results of the Peloponnesian War”

The cause of the Peloponnesian war began with disputes between both Sparta and Athens on how each state should treat the allies of the other. Relations between the two powers became strained, the peace collapsed, and a twenty seven year long war began; one which Athens would ultimately loose.

As a result of the war, Athens had lost all of its power as an empire. Extreme hardship due to the heavy losses in both men and financial costs of war struck Athens; the added impact of the plague caused even more losses. Women, who otherwise had no income, were beginning to produce much of the clothing for the general population.

In the aftermath of the war, Sparta placed strict rules on Athens. Athens was now forced to support Sparta in any future Spartan war, Sparta had control over any foreign relations Athens may have, and Sparta now controlled all Athenian possessions including all but eight warships, from what was left of Athens’ navy. Athens was also forced to accept “pro-Spartan” government....