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Which statement correctly describes relations between Athens and Sparta leading up to the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta was a strong ally of Athens because the two city-states had similar forms of government.
Sparta was a strong ally of Athens because the two city-states were both military societies.
Sparta resented the growing power of Athens, which controlled the city-states of the Delian League.
Sparta resented the growing power of Athens, which had fought the city-states of the Delian League.
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"Sparta resented the growing power of Athens, which controlled the city-states of the Delian League."
Explanation: After the Persian Wars Athens led the Delian League and increasingly dominated its members, becoming an Athenian empire. Sparta feared and resented this rise in Athenian power — rivalry, not alliance, led to the Peloponnesian War. The other statements are incorrect because Athens and Sparta had different governments and were rivals rather than allies.
Explanation: After the Persian Wars Athens led the Delian League and increasingly dominated its members, becoming an Athenian empire. Sparta feared and resented this rise in Athenian power — rivalry, not alliance, led to the Peloponnesian War. The other statements are incorrect because Athens and Sparta had different governments and were rivals rather than allies.
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