Question

Describe the greek war of independence and the treaty of constantinople. (5marks)

Answer 1

Answer:

• The Greek War of Independence is also called the Greek

1. Revolution. It took place between 1821 and 1832. It was fought against the

• Ottoman Empire. The Russian Empire, Great Britain, Kingdom of France and many

• other European powers helped them in their efforts. The Eyalets of Egypt ,Algeria and Tripolitania, and the Beylik of Tunis were on the side of the

Ottomans.

• The war went on for 8 years, 6 months and 3 weeks. It took

place in the Balkans and the Aegean Sea. Finally the Greek won. The First

Hellenic Republic was established. The Treaty of Constantinople was signed.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The Greek War of Independence mobilised nationalist feelings among educated elite across Europe.

This was a successful war of independence waged by Greek revolutionaries between 1821 and 1829 against the Ottoman Empire.

Following years of negotiation, three Great Powers—Russia, Britain and France—decided to intervene in the conflict and each nation sent a navy to Greece.

The Greeks were supported by the West European countries, while poets and artists hailed Greece as the cradle of European civilisation and mobilised the public opinion to support its struggle against a Muslim empire. Finally, the Treaty of Constantinople of 1832 recognised Greece as an independent nation.

The Greek Revolution is celebrated by the modern Greek state as a national day on 25 March.

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