How did Athens dominate the Delian League and create an empire?

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The Answer is Answer would ideally include the following. Having defeated the Persians, Athens created an alliance with city-states in northern Greece, on the islands of the Aegean Sea, and along the Ionian coast to combat further Persian threats. Athens then used the fully equipped triremes and funds contributed for defense to create the greatest naval force in the eastern Mediterranean. Having depleted the navies of alliance members, Athens proceeded to use the threat of force to prevent defection from the Delian League while prospering from its new prestige and increased income.

How Did Athens Dominate the Delian League and Create an Empire