Megarian Decree - Ancient History A2 #5

Cause:

• The inhabitants of Megara had killed an Athenian herald.
• Megarians used sacred land to grow crops on.

Decree:

• Pericles introduced the Megarian decree and was passed by the assembly.
• It declared that Megarian merchants were not allowed to trade in Athenian markets.
• The Megarians were…