James's working notes from Western Civ class

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Persian Wars

First Persian War

1) who are the sides? 1) Darius (w/ Persians) vs Greeks (led by Athens) 2) underlying issues? 1) 3) trigger issues? 1) 4) who wins & how? 1) Darius wins and razes Athens

Second Persian War

1) who are the sides? 1) Xerxes (w/ Persians) vs Greeks 2) underlying issues?

3) trigger issues?

4) who wins & how? 1) Greeks destroy