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Money To Rebuild Athens Case Study

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Yes, Athens was justified in using league money to rebuild Athens. The reason for this is because the treasury was moved to Athens for protection, and whether a political move in favor of Athens or an idea to protect the money and league from Persians, the treasury remained in need for protection, which the league was supposed to provide. The league was originally an alliance for those members to have the security of having someone else assist them should it be needed, which includes rebuilding walls or city structures. The use of the league’s money to rebuild Athens, a member as well as the seat of the league, is something that should have been expected, considering that is for what the money was collected.
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