Causes
What was the cause of the Athenians ambushing the Persians in shallow water?
They were trapped and had no way to get out.
What was the effect of having a small army?
The Persians over powered them and burned down Athens.
Who is the navy leader that had the idea to ambush the Persian navy?
Themistocles
Where did the Athenians move their families to, to protect them from Xerxes revenge for his father?
The island of Salamis
When did the Athenians attack the Persians?
After Themistocles set up a trap to lure the Persians.
What caused the Athenian families to leave Athens?
The thought of Xerxes attacking at any point.
What was the effect of the Athenians luring the Persians into a narrow strip?
The Athenians were able to take down the Persian flee
Who was in power of Persia at this time?
Xerxes
Where did the Athenians lure the Persians into ambush and destroy them?
A narrow strip of water in between Athens and the island of Salamis
When did the battle of salamis happen?
480 BC