The Battles of Salamis and Plataea
Xerxes watched from a throne as his fleet attacked, but Aristides set aside his rivalry with Themistocles to warn the Greeks of Persian plans. The Greeks won a great victory at Salamis. Discouraged, Xerxes fled to Persia, leaving Mardonius with 300,000 men. Pausanias led the Greeks to victory at Plataea while Eurybiades won at Mycale. In the Persian camp, Pausanias contrasted the luxurious Persian meal with simple Spartan fare, choosing his plain supper. The Greeks honored their gods with offerings at Delphi, Olympia, and Corinth.
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Comprehension
Notes Xerxes watched from a throne on a mountain
Cause & Consequence
Explains why Aristides and Themistocles united: country came before personal rivalry
Significance
Recognizes that Greek unity was key to defeating the Persians
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