Ottoman Empire

  • Young Turks political group takes control by revolution, which resulted in a constitution for the Ottoman Empire; Bulgaria receives independence.

  • The Adana Armenian Massacre. Armenians in the Ottoman Empire were killed indiscriminately because of racism by many people, including the Ottoman Army.

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  • The Albanian Revolt happened, causing some tension in the Empire. The revolt was a result of Albanians disagreeing with the Young Turks political group.

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  • The Ottoman Empire lost Libya. This ended their presence in North Africa.

  • World War One breaks out. The Ottoman Empire enters as a Central Power by initiating fighting with Russia.

  • The Battle of Gallipoli begins, the campaign to supply Russia. The Ottoman's close off a key seaport to the Allies, and brutally defeat them in thier attempts to remove the blockade.

  • The Armenian Genocide starts. The Ottoman government decides to exterminate the Armenians.

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  • Sharif Hussein claims he is leader of the Muslim world, causing the Arab Revolt in the Ottoman Empire.

  • The new nationalist government removes the Sultan entirely.

  • The peace treaty between the Allies and Turkey finally brought peace. Also Turkey turns into a republic.

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