This war was between the two city states Athens and Sparta. Athens had the stronger Navy and Sparta had the stronger army. Pericles’ strategy was to avoid land battles and attack by sea. Eventually Sparta reached the Athens territory. They destroyed everything even the food supply. They responded by bringing people into the city. On the second year of the war the Athens were struck. One third of the population was killed, including Pericles. The war went on for years in 421 B.C. the two sides signed a truce.

What was another effect that was caused by this war?