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Paper 2 · June 2005 · World War One 1914 to 1918

In 1908, a rebellion within the Ottoman Empire demanded a constitutional government on Western lines and full equality between Christians and Muslims. What was this movement called?

Model answer

Young Turk movement

Also accepted: Young Turks, the Young Turks

Explanation

The Young Turk movement rebelled against the corrupt rule of Sultan Abdul Hamid in 1908, forcing him to grant a parliamentary system.

Derived from ZIMSEC History 2167/2, Jun 2005 -- greenbook question 5

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