Question

select all that apply
why did the people of athens surrender?
□ sparta destroyed athens naval fleet.
□ athens government became unstable, and without a strong leader, the people surrendered.
□ spartas naval blockade kept food and supplies from reaching the city.
□ a disease outbreak killed more than one - third of athenians.

Explanation:

During the Peloponnesian War, Sparta's destruction of Athens' naval fleet weakened Athens' military - power. Sparta's naval blockade cut off food and supplies, causing hardship. Also, political instability in Athens due to lack of a strong leader contributed to the surrender. The disease outbreak happened earlier in the war and was not the direct cause of surrender.

Answer:

• Sparta destroyed Athens' naval fleet.
• Athens' government became unstable, and without a strong leader, the people surrendered.
• Sparta's naval blockade kept food and supplies from reaching the city.