several city-states decided to fight against the Persian empire in 500 b.c. the Persian empire defeated all of fertile crescent.
Battle of salamis
the battle of marathon started 490 BCE. Darius sent a representative to several city-states to deliver a message saying that all Greeks should send him with "earth and water"
Battle of Platea
Athens and Sparta joined together to beat the Persians. They led around 300 soldiers to defend the pass at thermophile.
Effects of the war
the Athenians tricks the Xexres into believing into retreating and the Persian navy led them into a small strip of sea where they got caught.
the Athenians beat them for the last time and they returned back to Persia defeated and they never tried to fight Greece again.
After the war both Athens and Sparta claimed the win which led to issues. Sparta was left weak after their loss at themophalye, while Athens emerged after rebuilding their city-state!
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