Why did sparta initiate the series of conflicts known as the peloponnesian war?
a. sparta wanted to build an empire and increase its influence in greece.
b. sparta struck preemptively to avoid possible invasion by persian forces.
c. sparta was upset with athens's attempts to control other greek city-states.
d. sparta was retaliating against athens's alliance with the persian empire

Which statement best explains why a supreme court opinion is a seminal document? an opinion can become quite lengthy, which makes it a seminal document. supreme court documents are the only seminal documents in the united states. an opinion may create major changes in the laws or policies of the united states. generally speaking, a supreme court opinion reflects the feelings of all americans.