The Delian League was formed immediately after the Persian Wars for what primary purpose?
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Correct answer: To continue the war against Persia and liberate Greek territories
Formed around 478 BCE with Athens at its head, the Delian League was an alliance of Greek city-states whose stated purpose was to defend against future Persian attacks and to liberate Ionian Greek cities still under Persian control. Over time, Athens transformed the league's treasury into an instrument of its own imperial power.
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