The Greek Revival, because during the mid 19th century in America because of the common sprit of democracy many people associated between the two cultures.  This style began with a building in Philadelphia, and soon spread across the south soon becoming the most popular style in the United States.  The style was even called the National style.  Some of the features of buildings in the Greek Revival were, pediment gable, symmetrical shape, heavy cornice, wide, plain frieze, bold, and they had simple moldings.