Ionian Revolt (mar 1, 499 BC – jun 14, 494 BC)
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Begun by Aristagoras, tyrant of Miletus--wants independence from Persians and to expand territory, after a few weeks of successful plunder turned back by Darius, A. changes mind about imperialism and invites Athenians to intro democracy in return for help against Persians
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Background, Persian War, Peloponnesian War, Aftermath
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