Why Is Alexander The Great

Alexander the great was a Leader of the Macedonian society. His father was a King as well, though many people disagreed with his father. His father was a very cruel person. Thus, leaving some to think that Alexander would be the same way. Was Alexander and “great “ king after all? Yes, because he defended the Macedonians, He was patient, He spared lives, and he Respected Beliefs.

Alexander was great because in document A it says that he defended the macedonians with 30,000 troops. He wanted to protect his people, even if some did disagree with the way he ruled, or held grudges because of his father. He was persistent to keep his people safe. The reason some of the Macedonians and Thebans disagreed with Alexander's ways is because when his father was in rule, he held some Thebans in prison and then sold them into slavery. Of course some would disagree with that, but that also doesn’t mean that just because his father is like that, means Alexander is. After the battle with the Thebans over 6,000 Thebans were killed. Alexander was set to make sure he had the best military around. He wanted him and his people to feel safe. …show more content…
In document B, Alexander waited three days for the Thebans to surrender but they were persistent on resistance. Alexander had a Job to do, he had to expand his city to allow more space for his people. Though he did order troops to destroy the city of Thebes, He did treat some of the rebels with compassion. Document B tells us of one woman who killed a Macedonian soldier but Alexander wanted to spare the woman's life. He wanted to spare her because he admired her Courage and bravery. Alexander wasn’t as bad as people make him out to