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Which of the following was a cause of the Peloponnesian War between Sparta and Athens?
Select one:

Athens encroached on Spartan territory by building walls around it.


Athens was suspicious of Sparta’s ever-increasing influence in the region.


Athens refused to support the Peloponnesian League at Marathon.


Athens assumed a predominant role in the Delian League.

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moroesitsoai191

Explanation:

Athens was suspicious of Sparta's ever-increasing influence in the region

Shadowgirl123

Answer:

Sparta feared the growing power and influence of the Athenian Empire. The Peloponnesian war began after the Persian Wars ended in 449 BCE. The two powers struggled to agree on their respective spheres of influence, absent Persia's influence.

The answer is B: Athens was suspicious of Sparta’s ever-increasing influence in the region.

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