Which statement correctly describes relations between Athens and Sparta leading up to the Peloponnesian War?

A. Sparta was a strong ally of Athens because the two city-states had similar forms of government.

B. Sparta was a strong ally of Athens because the two city-states were both military societies.

C. Sparta resented the growing power of Athens, which controlled the city-states of the Delian League.

C. Sparta resented the growing power of Athens, which had fought the city-states of the Delian League.

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Alyvia Moss

26 September, 06:40

Which statement correctly describes relations between Athens and Sparta leading up to the Peloponnesian War?

A. Sparta was a strong ally of Athens because the two city-states had similar forms of government.

B. Sparta was a strong ally of Athens because the two city-states were both military societies.

C. Sparta resented the growing power of Athens, which controlled the city-states of the Delian League.

C. Sparta resented the growing power of Athens, which had fought the city-states of the Delian League.

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Destiny Mercer · Answer 1

The statement that best describes relations between Athens and Sparta leading up to the Peloponnesian War would be that " C. Sparta resented the growing power of Athens, which controlled the city-states of the Delian League," since this meant that their economic and social power was being challenged.