<P> Following the destruction of the Sicilian Expedition , Lacedaemon encouraged the revolt of Athens 's tributary allies , and indeed , much of Ionia rose in revolt against Athens . The Syracusans sent their fleet to the Peloponnesians , and the Persians decided to support the Spartans with money and ships . Revolt and faction threatened in Athens itself . </P>
<P> Following the destruction of the Sicilian Expedition , Lacedaemon encouraged the revolt of Athens 's tributary allies , and indeed , much of Ionia rose in revolt against Athens . The Syracusans sent their fleet to the Peloponnesians , and the Persians decided to support the Spartans with money and ships . Revolt and faction threatened in Athens itself . </P>
who did the spartans ask for help during the second war
who did the spartans ask for help during the second war
the Persians
the Persians