Did the Macedonians easily defeated the Greek city-states?

The Macedonians, under Philip II and later Alexander the great, did not easily defeat the Greek city-states; their victories were the result of strategic military innovations and well-planned campaigns. The Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC marked a significant turning point, where Macedonian forces decisively defeated a coalition of Greek states. However, the conquest required skillful diplomacy and the ability to exploit divisions among the city-states. Ultimately, while the Macedonians emerged victorious, their success was not due to ease but rather a combination of superior tactics and the fragmentation of Greek unity.