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CLEP Western Civ II

Category - WWI

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The stability of the Ottoman Empire was further undermined in 1908 by which of the following?
  1. The refusal of Sultan Abdul Hamid to negotiate with European powers
  2. The loss of influence in North Africa after the British takeover
  3. Austria was sending troops into Ottoman territory
  4. Bulgaria's declaration of independence
  5. The revolution sponsored by the Young Turks
Explanation
Answer: E - The Young Turks' successful revolution in 1908 significantly weakened the Ottoman Empire. They forced Sultan Abdul Hamid to reinstate the defunct parliament. Their revolt maintained the objective of holding together the struggling empire, since the parliament included representation for Bulgaria and Bosnia. This internal distress fed the growing nationalist movements within the Ottoman Empire, particularly that of the Serbs. (Note: The government of the Young Turks is also known for conducting genocide against ethnic Armenians.)
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