1. ALEXANDER
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Theme: Relationship with Greeks

2. PHILIP’S RELATIONSHIP WITH GREEKS review

3. Problems to solve: IN THE REST OF GREECE:
First of the Greek rebellions:
Alexander determined to force Greeks into
Submission without fighting them:
He first went south, where he outwitted the Thessalians. How?
Athens and the other southern states surrendered and acclaimed him as Philip’s successor.
Alexander then needed to go north, to deal with revolts
in Illyria.

4. Problems to solve: Second Greek rebellions:
While in the north, there were rumours that Alexander had been killed.
Thebes again revolted, with support from Athens (Demosthenes).
Alexander laid siege to Thebes and defeated it.
End of Greek rebellions for now.

5. The Sack of Thebes
One of Alexander’s first ‘Acts of Cruelty’. Use your notes to answer:
The reasons why Thebes decided to revolt
What happened before Alexander attacked the city.
What happened at the end of the battle.
How and why the League of Corinth dealt with Thebes.
Why Hamilton calls this “a calculated act of terrorism”. (Is this fair?)

6. Rebellions of King Agis 333 – 331BC
Agis was the King of Sparta.
He allied with the Persians because Alexander was a common enemy.
1st Rebellion of king Agis
Corrhagus was the Macedonian general
The rebels were Spartans, backed by Persian gold and ships
They were anti Alexander/Macedonia,
Sparta had proud traditions of independence and leadership in Greece,
Alex was absent – good opportunity
Outcome: Corrhagus was defeated at Corinth.

7. Rebellions of King Agis 333 – 331BC
2nd Rebellion
Major Battle at Megalopolis
Macedonians led by Antipater
Outcome: The Spartans were heavily outnumbered (Antipater had 40,000 troops) and crushed Spartans. Agis was killed
After the Battle: Antipater took some Spartan hostages then sent message to Alexander asking him what to do with Sparta.
Alexander’s decision:
Spartans to join League of Corinth
Spartan allies already members of League were made to pay compensation to Megalopolis.

8. NEXT WAVE OF GREEK REBELLIONS

9. The Conquest of Asia Minor
Troy
Granicus River (334BC)
Gordium
Miletus
Halicarnassus
Issus
(333BC)
Tarsus
map:

10. Greek Mercenaries
Who are they? Hired soldiers who fought for the Persians at the battle of Granicus, against Alexander
Leader: Memnon (a Greek general)
Outcome of the battle of Granicus: Alexander won – Angry that Greeks are fighting against him
How did Alexander deal with the Greek mercenaries? Mercenaries were enslaved and sent, in chains, to Macedonia to work in mines
Is this punishment too severe? No – broke the League of Corinth agreement
(Alex again keen to teach other Greeks a lesson)
Releasing the Greek Mercenaries:
See Hamilton pages 63 and 78

11. The Exiles Decree 324BC
“King Alexander to the exiles from the Greek cities. We were not the cause of your exile, but we shall be responsible for bringing about your return to your native cities, except for those of you who are under a curse. We have written to Antipater about this matter so that he may apply compulsion to those cities which refuse to reinstate their exiles.”
– The Exiles Decree, read out at the Olympic Games, 324BC
Use ESA Study Guide pages or Hamilton Pages or Artus page 32 to complete the notes on this key event.

12. Alexander and Athens What evidence is there of favour to Athens?
Why show favour to Athens?

13. Alexander and Sparta Not on good terms? (Evidence)
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