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Module 8
The Peloponnesian War: Sicilian Disaster and Aftermath
1
Motivations for the Sicilian Expedition
Explain the motivations for the Athenian expedition to Sicily.
2
The Catastrophic Sicilian Expedition
Describe the catastrophic defeat of the Athenian forces at Syracuse and its impact on Athenian power.
3
Alcibiades: Commander, Traitor, and Politician
Analyze the role of Alcibiades as a commander, traitor, and political figure.
4
Sparta, Persia, and Athens' Downfall at Aegospotami
Explain how Spartan-Persian cooperation led to Athens' final naval defeat at Aegospotami.
5
Athens: From Tyranny to Democracy
Describe the rule of the Thirty Tyrants in Athens and the subsequent restoration of democracy.
6
Thebes Rises: Leuctra Ends Spartan Hegemony
Explain the rise of Thebes and the significance of the Battle of Leuctra (371 BC) in ending Spartan dominance.
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