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Why Is Sparta Better Than Greek Cities

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The greatest city-states of all time were the city-states of Sparta, and Athens from which we take many of our modern ways. Both cities, had the same governments, but they had a different ways of life. Sparta was similar to other Greek Cities. Athens men worked different jobs. They both have slaves to depend on. But, they are in different cities.
Why was the military so important? Well boys entered the military training at the age of seven. Sparta focused on military. Sparta had a king named Anaxandridas ll. Government firmly controlled its people. Spartans conquered and enslaved their neighbors. Made up of council of elders, ephors, and an assembly. Discouraged foreigners and travel abroad.
Sparta and Athens both are in Greece. They have the

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