The exiles decree 324BC

What was the Exiles Decree What was the Exiles Decree? “That people who had been exiled from Greek states for political reasons could now return to their homes.” The exiles decree was an announcement made by Alexander when he was in Susa in 324. He assembled his troops to tell them. He sent Nicanor to Greece to announce this decree to the Greeks at the Olympic Games in 324. The 20 000 people gathered cheered when they heard the news. This decree caused problems : Greek cities were forced to accept an influx of potential hostile citizens Greek governments had to deal with the problem of confiscated properties Use p.32 of your Paul Artus book to fill in the following diagram

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homework …in your workbooks… Read notes on exiles decree Read ‘Alexander and the Greeks’ Hamilton worksheet ‘Exiles Decree’