Phillip II comes to power to unite Greece under Macedonia (loved Greek culture) Greeks unite to revolt, crushed by Macedonians Took control, left Greek city-states with no freedoms, wanted Greeks to form a league and fight with him against Persians, but he was assisnated
Phillip II’s son, Alexander (20), comes to power Alexander become Alexander the Great – creates Hellenistic Era (Blend of Greek and Persian Culture) Freed Ionians from Persians, took control of Greece, Syria, Palestine, and Egypt (built Alexandria as Greek Egyptian capital) Conquered Persian Empire