https://padlet.com/2014000987/opthv6znjw6ri790 What event led to the defeat of the Persians? en-us 2022-03-16 19:32:11 UTC 2022-03-24 03:41:39 UTC hello@padlet.com 2014000987 https://padlet.com/2014000987/opthv6znjw6ri790/wish/2098725043 Persian Empire invaded Ionia a Greek colony area on the west coast of the present day Turkey. ]]> 2022-03-16 19:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/2014000987/opthv6znjw6ri790/wish/2098725043 2014000987 https://padlet.com/2014000987/opthv6znjw6ri790/wish/2100612727 The Ionians wanted their independence back because they did not want to be under the rule of the Spartans. The Athenians helped the Ionians regain their independence back.]]> 2022-03-17 18:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/2014000987/opthv6znjw6ri790/wish/2100612727 2014000987 https://padlet.com/2014000987/opthv6znjw6ri790/wish/2102469523 Despite the help of the Athenians, Persia destroyed the Ionian revolt in 494 B.C. The Athenians were also in trouble with the Persians because Darius l vowed to punish the Athenians for helping the Ionians.]]> 2022-03-18 19:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/2014000987/opthv6znjw6ri790/wish/2102469523 2014000987 https://padlet.com/2014000987/opthv6znjw6ri790/wish/2102475896 Once the Persian Army landed at Marathon, 24 miles east over the Athens knowing that they were outnumbered by around two to one. The Athenians knew they had to be stratigic in order to defeat the Persians. As the Persian foot soldiers formed into their formation, Greek Miltiades ordered the troops to raise their shield and get ready to advance a full on run. The Greeks charged into the shocked Persians, forcing them back to their ships , and claiming victory against them. ]]> 2022-03-18 19:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/2014000987/opthv6znjw6ri790/wish/2102475896 2014000987 https://padlet.com/2014000987/opthv6znjw6ri790/wish/2103431298 Ten years after the battle of Marathon, Xerxes, also known as Darius's successor invaded Athens. Hundreds of Persian ships and over 150,000 soldiers joined the attack. This time the Athenians were prepared. The Athenians forged alliances with other city-states including Sparta. This helped because Leonida's little army fought the Persians. This allowed the Greeks to assemble further south, stalling the Persians.]]> 2022-03-20 05:48:07 UTC https://padlet.com/2014000987/opthv6znjw6ri790/wish/2103431298 2014000987 https://padlet.com/2014000987/opthv6znjw6ri790/wish/2110472271 The Battle of Salamis started when a small fleet of Greeks faced the Persian navy. The Greeks set up a trap and lured the Persians into it leading them to have an advantage over the Persians destroying nearly a third of their ships. ]]> 2022-03-23 19:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/2014000987/opthv6znjw6ri790/wish/2110472271 2014000987 https://padlet.com/2014000987/opthv6znjw6ri790/wish/2111049946 When the Greeks beat the Persians the Persians left Greece and were never invaded again. Even though the battle continued on and off for a few decades Greece was safe. The Athenians ans Spartans also arose triumphant as the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece. ]]> 2022-03-24 03:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/2014000987/opthv6znjw6ri790/wish/2111049946