Setting the stage… The Persian Wars Cause and Effect
What caused the Battle of Marathon? The Greek city-states sent troops to fight Darius in Asia, making him swear revenge!
What were the effects of the Battle of Marathon? The Greeks won the battle. Xerxes wanted a rematch to avenge his father!
What caused the Battle of Thermopylae? Xerxes wanted a rematch to avenge his father! A Greek soldier betrays the Greeks
What were the effects of the Battle of Thermopylae? The Persians surround the Greeks and win! Athens is burned The Greeks are motivated to fight back
What caused the Battle of Salamis? The Greeks are unwilling to let the Persians win!
What were the effects of the Battle of Salamis? The Persian navy is weakened The Greeks win again
What caused the Battle of Plataea? The Greeks want to take the Persians out once and for all
What were the effects of the Battle of Plataea? The Greeks win The Persians give up and return home
What do you think are the causes of war in general? Greek city-states rebellion against Persian Empire Battle for land Battle for resources Revenge for wrong doing
What do you think are the effects of war in general? Loss of resources Loss of land for the Persian Empire Loss of life Weakening of the Persian Army
Cause and Effect Check Objective: I can use a secondary source to find cause and effect in a historical event.
Persian Wars Comic Strip Assignment Add these two questions: Why was it fought (cause)? What were the effects of it?
Persian Wars Comic Strip Assignment
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