A. Sparta never joined the league and resented Athens power and treatment of allies.
B. When some city-states tried to withdraw, Athens used force to keep them under control.
Explanation: Athens began to use the League's funds for its own purposes. This led tothe Peloponnesian War; and very soon the Leaugue disappeared in 404 BC. The Spartans, on the other hand, tried to force the Athenians to give up the Delian League; Spartans were not enthusiastic about the membership and never joined it, detesting Athens's power.
When some city-states tried to withdraw, Athens used force to keep them under control and paying their contributions.
Sparta never joined the league and resented Athens abuse of the League's power and treatment of allies.
Explanation:
The league was established in 400 BC in association with the Greek cities and had a population of about 300 members who were under the leadership of Athens. Their primary purpose was to continue with their fight with the Persian Empire after the Greek had gained victory while in a battle with Plateau towards the end of the invasion by the Persians.
