Throughout the civilization of the world many countries have been made. Countries came about along with agreements and disagreements to help one another. These agreements can be known as the Euro zone which is in European countries, or also known as allies in other countries. Many countries have gone through economic struggles along with social problems through the years, but each is different. Each country has a background to consider, along with the aid from others and different events in history that make up the country today. The United States is completely different than a small country in the Middle Eastern countries, while other countries in Europe are completely different. Greece has been known for tourism and economic downturn, but we must consider their history, cultural values, and business.
A. History of Greece
Aristotle said: “All who are able, may gain virtue by study and care, for it is better to be happy by the action of nature than by chance. To entrust to chance what is most important would be defective reasoning.” (Gill, n.d.). Aristotle is just one of many individuals that resided in Greece at some point in his life. Greece began off as a location known for their Gods, stone work, and philosophy. The Odyssey, a world-wide known poem was based out of Greece, thus beginning the education demands. After the University of Athens was taken, young males were encouraged to become educated for the future (A History of Greece, n.d.). Throughout the years Greece has shifted in all aspects to evolve with time. The government is made up of the Prime Minister and individuals making decisions for the country, and continues to stand that way today. The country has been under an economic downturn for quite some time and continues to struggle to this day.
There are ties between the United States and Greece even though they are half way across the world from one another. In 1974 there were troops invading the country of