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Analysis- Why did Persia Invade Greece

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This answer is only for during the Persian empire times. After the Persians failed to invade, the emperors son finally became emperor and felt the need to
Invade. However, we have to look for the main reason why. Athens and other towns in cities supported a revolt in the Persian empire against the Persian imperial family. For this reason, the Persians invade Greece but failed. The emperor had died and his son took power. His son believed he should invade Greece and was doing revenge of embarrassment that the revolt and the failed invasion of Greece
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Answer: To punish the city states of Athens and Eretria.

Explanation: The invasion, consisting of two distinct campaigns, was ordered by the Persian king Darius the Great primarily in order to punish the city-states of Athens and Eretria.

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