ing debt slavery. And freed those who had already been sod into slavery due to debt. Solon encouraged the export of olive oil and other such products, aiding to the economy. The Persian war brought massive change to the people of both Sparta and Athens. The Persians were great conquerors who crushed rebel cities with ease. King Darius sent a large force to punish Athens with its interference. The Persian army landed at Marathon where Athenian forces attacked. Though they were outnumbered 2 to 1 they emerged victorious. Athens had convinced Sparta and other city-states to join them in their battles. The Persians launched another attack and they were met with a small group of Spartans who fought hand and teeth and emerged victorious. This established Athens as the most powerful city-state. Although Athens and Sparta believed in two completely different forms of government, It was Sparta not Athens who emerged victorious. Athens way of economy led them to a golden age while the Spartans still trained in their harsh military lifestyle and the Persian wars did hold an immense change on the people of both Sparta and Athens....
