The Peloponnesian War would best be described as
A) a series of truces broken by renewed war.
B) a short, decisive Spartan victory.
C) proof that democracy always wins out over militarism.
D) a long war, with a decisive Spartan victory.
E) a long war resulting in clearly defined alliances.
Answer: A
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