 Putting forth all the power of his eloquence, he demanded resolute action against Philip and called for a burst of energy from the Athenian people.Macedon and Athens were already de facto belligerent parties, since the Athenians were financing Diopeithes, who was launching attacks against allied cities.Most importantly, Philip was the first who violated the terms of the Peace of Philocrates and Athens was just defending its legitimate rights.