Athens and Sparta were friendly before the Persian War. Theynaturally joined the alliance which repelled the Persian invasion.
A Spartan force helped Athens retain its government against arevolt pre-war.
Athens post-war helped Sparta put down a serf rebellion, but thenstarted to side with the serfs, so the Spartans sent them home.That was the split.

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