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The Young Turk Revolution was a constitutionalist uprising in the Ottoman Empire in July 1908, led by officers and activists associated with the Committee of Union and Progress. It compelled Sultan Abdulhamid II to restore the 1876 constitution and reconvene the Ottoman parliament, ending the suspension of constitutional government. The revolution did not immediately create stable democracy, and a counter-revolt in 1909 was followed by Abdulhamid's deposition.
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What did the Young Turk Revolution restore in 1908?
The Young Turk Revolution compelled Sultan Abdulhamid II to restore the Ottoman Empire’s 1876 constitution. It also led to the reconvening of the Ottoman parliament.
Who led the Young Turk Revolution?
The uprising was driven by officers and activists linked to the Committee of Union and Progress, commonly called the CUP. The movement opposed Abdulhamid II’s suspension of constitutional government.
When did the Young Turk Revolution take place?
The revolution took place in July 1908. It marked a major constitutional turning point in the late Ottoman Empire, although political conflict continued afterward.
Did the Young Turk Revolution immediately end the Ottoman sultanate?
No. Abdulhamid II remained sultan after the constitutional restoration, although his political power was restricted. He was later deposed in 1909 after the counter-revolution and political crisis.
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