The exiles decree

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The exiles decree

• 324BC

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What was the Exiles Decree?That people who had
been exiled from Greek states for political
reasons could now return to their homes.

• The exiles decree was an announcement made by
  Alexander when he was in Susa in 324.
• He assembled his troops to tell them.
• He sent Nicanor to Greece to announce this decree
  to the Greeks at the Olympic Games in 324. The 20
  000 people gathered cheered when they heard the
  news.
• This decree caused problems
• Greek cities were forced to accept an influx of
  potential hostile citizens
• Greek governments had to deal with the problem of
  confiscated properties
• Use p.32 of your Paul Artus book to fill in the
  following diagram

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link

• the exiles decree.doc (word)
• exiles decree.gwb (interactive whiteboard)

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homework in your workbooks

• Read notes on exiles decree
• Read Alexander and the Greeks
• Hamilton worksheet Exiles Decree