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Early AthensGrade 3grammar Stage

The Battle of Marathon

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What You'll Learn

1

Comprehension

Describes the fierce Greek charge that surprised the Persians

2

Cause & Consequence

Explains why the Greek charge worked: speed and ferocity surprised the Persians

3

Significance

Explains that Marathon proved Greeks could defeat the Persian Empire

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