Put the following events in the order that they happened. Question 1 options: A. The Delian League was a defensive alliance amon
g the city-states, led by Athens. Its purpose was to keep Persia from attacking or conquering Greece. Each city-state contributed ships and money to support the league’s efforts. B. The defeat of the Persians led to a golden age in Athens, under the leadership of Pericles. Athens forged a mighty empire. C. After a while, city-states along the coast realized profits from the protected trade, and some felt the Persians were no longer a threat. But other city-states paid a heavy price and wanted to end the alliance, especially as Athens asserted authority over the business of the league and in the affairs of individual city-states. When some city-states tried to disband, Athens used force to keep them under control. D. Sparta never joined the Delian League and disapproved of the growing influence and power Athens was asserting.When Athens bullied one of Sparta’s allies, the Spartans attacked.
