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Why did the Delian League persist after the Persians were defeated?

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After Persia suffered a decisive defeat at Eurymedon (468 BC), many members supported dissolution of the league. Athens, however, which had profited greatly from the league, argued that the danger from Persia was not over. When Naxos attempted to secede, Athens, taking the leadership from the assembly, forced (c.470 BC) Naxos to retain allegiance. Soon Thasos attempted the same maneuver and was likewise subdued (463 BC) by the Athenian general Cimon. The Athenians were so successful in their aims, using both force and persuasion, that by 454 BC the league had grown to c.140 members.

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