America and the Greek War of Independence
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed American influences on the Greek War for Independence while recognizing the 200th anniversary of the war.
Description
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed American influences on the Greek War for Independence while recognizing the 200th anniversary of the war.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What were the Greek people "inspired" by on the eve of their War for Independence?
- According to Kyriakos Mitsotakis, what did the leaders of the Greek Revolution do in the spring of 1821?
- What response did the Greek revolutionaries receive, and from whom?
- Based on the clip, what did the new Greek constitution establish?
Additional Resources
- Bell Ringer: Colonial Williamsburg: Thomas Jefferson on the Declaration of Independence
- Bell Ringer: The Idea of America - Ideals and Values that Shaped America
- Lesson Plan: Introduction to the Principles of Democracy
- Lesson Plan: The Influence of the Declaration of Independence on the Constitution
- Lesson Plan: The Rule of Law in the United States
Participants
Vocabulary
- Constitution
- Democracy
- Despotism
- Founding Fathers
- Greek War Of Independence (1821-1832)
- Liberty
- Republic
- Tyranny