Chap 32 – Crossroads Day 1 Aim: How did increasing European power effect the Ottoman Empire? Do Now- Pair/Share: 1) Why was the Englishman’s “firman” denied? 2) How would this effect the Empire? “The Government readily promised the firman (royal decree); and, had no opposition occurred, would have given it. But one of the great pashas was a very extensive owner of mills and bakeries. The mills were all horse-mills then, and he evidently feared that the small steam-mill proposed would grow. He knew what usually comes of giving foreigners an entering wedge. He had the immense guild, also, whose interests were one with his. The promise of the firman was not performed.”

The Ottoman Empire in Decline Ottoman empire peak of expansion in late 17th cen. Defeated by Austrians, Russians, due to European advances in tech. and strategy Elite Janissary corps in palace intrigue Semi-independent warlords use mercenaries, slave armies to support Sultan in return for imperial favor Massive corruption, misuse of tax revenues

Territorial Losses -Russia takes territories in Caucasus, central Asia -Nationalist uprisings drive Ottomans out of Balkans -Napoleon’s unsuccessful attack on Egypt spurs revolt against Ottomans under Muhammad Ali (r. 1805-1848) -Nominally subordinate to Sultan, but threatened capture of Istanbul -British support Ottomans only to avoid possible Russian expansion Territorial Losses

Territorial losses of the Ottoman Empire, 1800 – 1914 How does the map change?

Ottoman Economy- How does the budget change? -Imports of cheap manufac. goods stresses local artisans, urban riots result -Export-dependent Ottoman economy increasingly relies on foreign loans -By 1882 Ottomans unable to pay interest on loans, must accept foreign administration of debts -Capitulations: agreements exempted Europeans from Ottoman law - Extraterritoriality gives tax-free status to foreign banks, businesses

Attempts to reform taxation, increase agricultural output, and reduce corruption Sultan Selim III (r. 1789-1807) remodeled army on European lines Janissaries revolt, kill new troops, imprison Sultan Sultan Mahmud II (r. 1808-1839) attempts same, has Janissaries massacred Also reforms schools, taxation, builds telegraph, postal service Early Reforms

Tanzimat (“Reorganization”) Era, 1839-1876 Pace of reform accelerated Drafted new law codes Undermined power of traditional religious elite Fierce opposition from religious conservatives, bureaucracy Also opposition from radical Young Ottomans, who wanted constitutional government

The Young Turk Era 1876 radical dissident elements stage a coup, install Abdül Hamid II as Sultan (r. 1876-1909) Constitution, representative government adopted, but suspended within the year, Many liberals exiled, executed – WHY? Principal organization; Ottoman Society for Union and Progress: The Young Turk Party Founded by Ottomans in exile in Paris Called for rapid, secular reforms – WHY? Forced Abdül Hamid II to restore parliament, then dethroned him in favor of Mehmed V Rashid (r. 1909-1918)

Young Turk Rule Attempted to establish Turkish hegemony over far-flung empire Turkish made official language, despite large numbers of Arabic and Slavic language speakers Yet could not contain forces of decline Pix: Young Turks flyer with the slogan "Long live the fatherland, long live the nation, long live liberty“ WHY?

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