Reforms of Atatürk in Turkey
The reforms of Atatürk in Turkey, starting with the Tanzimat Reforms and leading to the establishment of a constitutional democracy by the Young Turks, paved the way for modernization and change in the Ottoman Empire. Atatürk's leadership during the collapse of the Empire and his subsequent role in leading the new nation of Turkey are subjects of analysis regarding their impact on the country.
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Quaestio: Were the reforms of Atat rk good for Turkey? Nunc Agenda: Get your Plickers!
Ottoman Reforms Ottomans saw they were falling behind Europe, had to catch up 1839-1876- Tanzimat Reforms Meaning Reorganization Moderate: Did not go very far More liberties to minorities Improved and modernized education, industry, etc New modern army replaced Janissaries Promote Ottomanism to stop ethno- nationalist revolts
Young and Restless Young Ottomans Secret society for more radical change 1876: Kicked out the Sultan, took power, and created a Constitution and a Parliament 1878: New Sultan, Abdul Hamid II, kicked them out and restored the mocarchy Young Turks Nationalist party of educated elites 1908: Young Turk Revolution overthrew Sultan and again made a constitutional democracy
Ottoman Reforms Young Turks Infighting within the group led to three key members, the Three Pashas , taking total control over the government (1913-1918) They allied the Ottoman Empire to Germany in the Great War and were the leaders responsible for the Armenian Genocide As the Empire collapsed due to war and poor leadership, Kemal Ataturk stepped up to lead the new nation of Turkey
Kemal Atatrk As a group, read the first two articles about Atat rk Create a chart of positive, neutral, and negative qualities and actions to fill out as you read Answer the following questions: Were Atat rk and his reforms beneficial to Turkey? Homework: read last article, add to your list, and answer the following questions: Did this change your view of Ataturk? How do different authors/perspectives view him differently? Consider the sources.
