Young+Turks

A movement among the youth of Turkey for reformation in the Ottoman Empire, particularly the administration. Demanded the restoration of the Constitution of 1876. They were formally known as the Committee of Union and Progress, and opposed Sultan Abdul Hamid. Hamid had nullified the Constitution and restricted civil liberties, sparking protest from groups such as the Young Turks. In 1908, the Young Turks took control of the Ottoman Empire in a military coup, they then proceeded to reestablish the Constitution and remove Arab influence from the government, in spite of assistance from Arabs in their coup.

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Created by: Charlie & Dirk (May 21, 2009)