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The Decline of AthensGrade 3grammar Stage

The Battle of Leuctra

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What You'll Learn

1

Comprehension

Notes Pelopidas and Epaminondas became Boeotarchs

2

Cause & Consequence

Explains why Epaminondas ignored omens: defending country is always right

3

Significance

Recognizes that scholars can be great generals

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