Young Turk Revolution Flashcards
1
Q
What were the aims of the CUP?
A
-Strengthen the empire -End the corrupt inefficient government of Abdul Hamid II
2
Q
What were the impacts of the CUP?
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-Restoration of the constitution -Reinstated elections -Reforms of the tax system -Secularization -Armenian genocide (1915-1917)
3
Q
What name did the Young Turks organize under?
A
The Committee of Union and Progress (CUP).
4
Q
Who were the Young Turks?
A
A group of young military and law students in 1908 who called for the constitution to be reinstated and rights to be guaranteed to all. Their demands were fulfilled July 24, 1908 due to the Ottoman government’s fear of revolts.
