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Council of Corinth (481 B.C.E)

Council of Corinth (481 B.C.E). Background. In 481 B.C.E. Xerxes sent ambassadors to Greece to demand “earth and water” from the all Greek city-states, all except Athens and Sparta.

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Council of Corinth (481 B.C.E)

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  1. Council of Corinth (481 B.C.E)

  2. Background • In 481 B.C.E. Xerxes sent ambassadors to Greece to demand “earth and water” from the all Greek city-states, all except Athens and Sparta. • Athens and Sparta take the lead in convening a meeting of Greek city-states in Corinth in the fall of 481 to discuss the Persian threat. • 70 of 700 independent city-states send representatives to this gathering.

  3. Prepare for the Council • Gather with your allies and discuss your interests prior to the Council of Corinth. • How should your polis deal with the Persian threat? • Should your polis fight the Persians? Why or why not? • How will you defend your polis? • Should you ally with other city-states?

  4. Policy Directive • Prepare a policy directive for your polis to outline your city’s strategy going into the conference. • One-page, typed. Due Tuesday, May 10. • Group or individual • Summary • Supporting arguments • Bullets okay

  5. Corcyra Thespiae Megara Corinth Athens Argos Aegina Sparta

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