Athens fought long and hard with many problems arising. In the end many men had died fighting for their people. Even after the war, Anthens was not successful. The growth of democracy did not lead to greater equality between the sexes; in fact, it had the opposite result.(Cole, Symes, Coffin, & Stacey, 2012, p.74). Athens had begun crushing those allies who attempted to break from its control. (Cole, Symes, Coffin, & Stacey, 2012, p.74). I think that this showed a sign of attempt of strength to gain power. The democracy of Athens began to crumble and fall. The Spartans refused, but imposed harsh terms: the dismantling of Athens’ defensive walls, the scrapping of its fleet, and the acceptance of an oligarchy under Spartan supervision. (Cole,
