Question

Why did Sparta control groups of people

Answer 1

The Spartans (Laconians) sought to expand their territories to gain access to arable fields , water and mineral resources .

Answer 2

The Spartans (Laconians) sought to expand their territories to gain access to arable fields , water and mineral resources . Those peoples conquered became Helots (slaves) which , in turn , worked the land under Spartan supervision .