How did Greek war of independence mobilise nationalist feelings
How did Greek war of independence mobilise nationalist feelings among the educated elite across Europe? Explain.
Answer
Greek War of Independence mobilized nationalist feelings:
- The growth of revolutionary nationalism in Europe sparked off a struggle for independence amongst the Greeks.
- Nationalists in Greece got support from other Greeks living in exile.
- Sympathies for ancient Greek culture.
- Poets and artists landed Greece as the cradle of European civilization.
- The English poet Lord Byron organized funds and later went to fight in the War.
- The growth of revolutionary nationalism in Europe let to struggle for independence among the Greeks from ottoman Empire.
- Finally, The Treaty of Constantinople of 1832 recognized Greece as an independent nation.