Greek War of independence

most successful battle of the greek war kicking it off

the peloponnese began an open revolt against the turks

revolt becomes a success and athens is retaken

1828

february-greece was recognized as their own state under the London Protocol

1832

1821

maniots declared war on the ottomans

greeks capture tripolista

1825

egyptian army withdrew under the french leavig less pressure on greece

1830

defined final borders and established otto as the first king of greece

cause and effect

Some causes of the Greek War of Independence are Freedom as the ottoman empire oppressed Greeks, Nationalism which caused the Greeks to have very much pride in their country, no balance of power with Russia taking over. The Greeks were also mostly Orthodox Christians and were forced to convert to Islam which ,ade them very mad.

The Greek War of Independence effected many things. One obviously being they were now independent and have had complete control over their own country. Additionally, this war also greatly effected their culture including their art where most Greek art is depicting aspects of the war. Having complete control over their country has been something they've dreamed of for more than hundreds of years.

Impact

Social, Economic, Global

Some impact of the Greek War of Independence are that Greece became their own country which they had been wanting for a very long time. Also they had gotten a worn down military. They already had a weak task force before but now it has gotten worse. The war also split up the Ottoman Empire which Greece was a part of at the time, even more. The war made Greek nationalism even stronger in the country. Finally, Prince Otto of Bavaria became the King and and first independent ruler of Greece.

Gains

Greece won their independence
Laws and rules of the country were now their own
Families felt safe growing their family because many aspects of life was very hard to have children before
Practicing various types of religion was much easier
Greece expanded their territory 3 times against the Ottoman Empire

Losses

The Turks in Greece started many riots and practically were just out killed and vanished from Greece which decreased ethnic variety
Muslims in Greece were murdered as they did not follow the previous "Greek Culture"
Greek army was very weak and could not support the country for at least a decade