After peace was achieved with Persia, what was one reason used by the Athenians as justification for their empire?
A. The empire was necessary as a means to secure the northern borders.
B. The army needed to be rebuilt with an administrative center at Athens.
C. An empire led by Athens was necessary to prevent an invasion by Persia.
D. The empire was necessary to maintain Athens' navy, thus maintaining freedom of the seas.
E. Towns destroyed by the Persians needed to be rebuilt.
D
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A) Civil Rights Act of 1866 B) Tenure of Office Act C) Wade-Davis Bill D) Fourteenth Amendment E) Loyalty Act