How Did Athens Move To Greek Unity

Greece did in fact struggle with trying to unite all of Greece into one political unit. The reason being is because Greece gave birth to two cities that causes the later unravel of Greece. Athens and Sparta were both known for their culture and military achievements. Both cities had involvement with other Hellenic states, rose to power through alliances, reforms, and victorious wars against the Persian armies. With both states at their highest peak had their own way of governing and laws it was impossible to unite them under one law. Sparta was more of a closed government and Athens was more of an open society. Trying to combine two states that govern on two different spectrums is what was causing the outbreaks and wars all throughout Greece …show more content…
Athens was finally defeated but the Spartans lacked the political influence to control Athens, in fact Athens rule was so stern it even cause allies to turn against Athenians eventually leading in the defeat of Sparta. The Spartans defeat left Greece unable to defend itself, leaving it in a weak state of emergency. All throughout this time Macedonia which sat north of Greece began its move into the suppression of Greece. King Philip II came into throne at the perfect time when Greece was at its weakest point. Macedonia was able to succeed in uniting Greece under the rule of King Philip II. Known as the strong king, King Philip II was trained in the arts of Greek politics and warfare allowing him to fit as a perfect roll for a king. King Philip II began by gaining the control of gold and silver mines to bribe politicians and reorganize his army into the greatest fighting force in the world. Once established King Philip II began his invasion on Greece. Macedonia was able to take control of Greece by making King Philips rule in