Philip II became king in 359 BCE. He undertook a series of reforms to strengthen and expand his kingdom. Under his leadership, a weak and backward country with an ineffective and undisciplined army became an effective military force. Philip II was able to seize many territories around Macedonia. Philip II resorted to corruption, war and threats to protect his kingdom. Over the next twenty-three years, Philip II took his soldiers and cavalry and fought through Thebes, Corinth, Athens, and many other smaller poles, gathering new strength and wealth (Acrobatiq, 2014). The insight and determination of King Philip II established the platform for his son Alexander. In 336 BCE, King Philip II was assassinated by a Macedonian and his son Alexander the Great became