The History of the Middle East II
Modern Middle East:  The Ottoman Empire From Tanzimat to the Constitution
Topic 4

 
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Identifications:  Identify and discuss the importance of the following items.  Sultan Abdul Majid, Hatti-Sharif, Tanzimat Council, Ahmed Midhat Pasha, Judical Council, Mixed Tribunate, Fuad Pasha, Ottoman Land Law (1858), Namik Kemal, Abdul Hamid Ziya, Law of the Provinces (1864), Addul Hamid II, Mustafa Rashid, Ottomanism, Council of Ministers, Jevdet Pasha, Hatti Humayun (1856), Mehmed Emin Ali Pasha, Young Ottomans, Vatan, Ali Suavi, Murad V (1876)
 
Essay
1.  What was the Tanzimat?  Who were the leaders of the Tanzimat?  What reforms did they accomplish?  Who were the Young Ottomans?  What were their objectives?  Why were the Young Ottomans opposed to Ali Pasha and Fuad Pasha?  Evaluate the reforms of the period from 1840 through 1876.  What reforms were successful?  What reforms were a failure?  Why
Reading Assignment
Ochsenwald and Fisher, Chapters 25
 

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