CLST 100 Lecture Notes - Erythrae, Greco-Persian Wars, Piraeus
Document Summary
Persians were defeated and the greeks could have relief, but they were aware of the fact that the persians were still a menace. Delian league 478/7 bce was established in order to contrast the. Phoros cash tribute (lit. burden); this had to be paid yearly by each ally. Athens was the leader of this league as it had an important fleet: sparta had internal problems that prevented it from leading, as well as no important fleet. Athens also had the possibility to fight against pirates due to its fleets. Being the leader allowed athens to have control over the treasury of the league. In 454 the treasury was moved to athens. Kleroukhoi cleruchs: they did not lose the right to vote or any of their rights; they were like. Apoikoi colonists: did not have any political rights in athens. Not all the allies were always happy with athens" behaviour, which led to several revolts and dissatisfaction.