For much of history, the Spartan army was stronger than the Athenian army, and so would be better able to defend the city state.

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Pro: After the decades-long Peloponnesian Wars, Sparta emerged victorious over Athens.

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Con: In 478 BCE, Athens formed the Delian League, which was an alliance of city states that gave Athens greater military capabilities than just its own army and navy would allow for.

Where would be a better place to live: Ancient Athens or Sparta?

For much of history, the Spartan army was stronger than the Athenian army, and so would be better able to defend the city state.

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Cons

After the decades-long Peloponnesian Wars, Sparta emerged victorious over Athens.

In 478 BCE, Athens formed the Delian League, which was an alliance of city states that gave Athens greater military capabilities than just its own army and navy would allow for.

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For much of history, the Spartan army was stronger than the Athenian army, and so would be better able to defend the city state.

Pro claim 1

After the decades-long Peloponnesian Wars, Sparta emerged victorious over Athens.

Con claim 1

In 478 BCE, Athens formed the Delian League, which was an alliance of city states that gave Athens greater military capabilities than just its own army and navy would allow for.