Greece

Brittany CappellaThe first Olympics were held in Olympia in 776 BC.

How they became independent

The Greek war of independence started in 1821.About 6 years later Greece won the war.

Their Flag

The blue color on the flag represents the Greek Ocean.

The white color represents the sea foam of restless Greek waves.

The cross on the flag shows the people’s strong faith.

Greece Map

The Capital of Greece is Athens.

Kythira- There was a lot of artifacts found. They donated them to the University of Pennsylvania Museum.

Continued

Kavala- They were doing a project that included the military port, this was a great significance for the alliance.

The Renaissance Reformation 1300-1650

The Reformation started in the German areas of Europe because of a monk named Martin Luther.

He began to preach and condoned the church's offering of Indulgences.

He moved around Europe so he could spread his message.

Age of Absolutism 1550-1800

The Age of Absolutism was a period where national monarchs wielded absolute power.

By the 18th century some national monarchs could afford to have armies or go to war without the help of the merchant and financial classes.

Industrial Revolution 1800-1914

The Industrial Revolution affected the working class by replacing people with machines.

Families were also separated because they had to go away to find jobs.

World War 1 1914-1919

Hitler wanted everyone to have blond hair and blue eyes, if they didn’t he would send them off to concentration camps.

This also included Jews, Gypsies, Homosexuals, and Communists.

World War 2 1939-1945

The Americans got involved in World War 2 when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.

The war ended in Europe when Germany was invaded and finally collapsed.

The Cold War 1945-1991

During this time many people were scared and even went into hiding.

People lived in caves just so they could be safe.

Relationship with The United States

The United States and Greece share fundamental values of freedom and democracy.

Greece and the United States have been allies in the great 20th century struggles against Nazism, Soviet Communism, and Iraqi aggression.

Tourist Attraction

Athens They have museums

there that are renovated

They are bigger then ever and more displays open every week

They also have really nice beaches in Athens

Important Person

AristotleAristotle was born

in 384 BC.

He was a philosopher.