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Which of the following actions by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk MOST directly promoted a unified Turkish national identity?
Which of the following actions by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk MOST directly promoted a unified Turkish national identity?
- Investing in industrial development.
- Implementing secular reforms.
- Abolishing the Ottoman Sultanate.
- Adopting the Latin alphabet. (correct)
How did the Sykes-Picot Agreement MOST significantly contribute to long-term conflict in the Middle East?
How did the Sykes-Picot Agreement MOST significantly contribute to long-term conflict in the Middle East?
- By disregarding existing ethnic and religious divisions when creating new boundaries. (correct)
- By strengthening the Ottoman Empire against European influence.
- By promoting economic cooperation between European powers and Arab nations.
- By establishing clear and mutually agreeable boundaries for new nations.
What was the primary long-term objective of the World Zionist Organization in relation to Palestine?
What was the primary long-term objective of the World Zionist Organization in relation to Palestine?
- To integrate Jewish communities into the existing Arab society.
- To maintain the existing political structure in Palestine.
- To establish a Jewish homeland and, eventually, a Jewish state. (correct)
- To advocate for shared governance of the region with existing powers.
What was the MAIN contradiction inherent in the Balfour Declaration, considering the existing population of Palestine?
What was the MAIN contradiction inherent in the Balfour Declaration, considering the existing population of Palestine?
How did 'Banana Republics' MOST distinctively demonstrate the influence of neo-colonialism in Central America?
How did 'Banana Republics' MOST distinctively demonstrate the influence of neo-colonialism in Central America?
What was the MOST significant change in U.S. foreign policy towards Latin America embodied by Franklin D. Roosevelt's Good Neighbor Policy?
What was the MOST significant change in U.S. foreign policy towards Latin America embodied by Franklin D. Roosevelt's Good Neighbor Policy?
Which factor MOST significantly contributed to the rise of authoritarian regimes in Latin America during the 1930s?
Which factor MOST significantly contributed to the rise of authoritarian regimes in Latin America during the 1930s?
How did Atatürk's reforms in Turkey challenge traditional Islamic structures?
How did Atatürk's reforms in Turkey challenge traditional Islamic structures?
Besides secularism and modernisation, what was the third key characteristic of the modern Turkish Republic under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk?
Besides secularism and modernisation, what was the third key characteristic of the modern Turkish Republic under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk?
What common ideological thread connected many of the authoritarian governments that rose to power in Latin America during the 1930s?
What common ideological thread connected many of the authoritarian governments that rose to power in Latin America during the 1930s?
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Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Founding father of Turkey who abolished the Ottoman Sultanate, implemented secular reforms, promoted nationalism, and modernized the country.
Sykes-Picot Agreement
Sykes-Picot Agreement
A secret agreement between Britain and France, with Russia's assent, dividing the Ottoman Empire's Middle Eastern territories into spheres of influence.
World Zionist Organization
World Zionist Organization
Aimed to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine, advocating for a Jewish state through diplomacy and settlement.
Balfour Declaration (1917)
Balfour Declaration (1917)
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Banana Republics
Banana Republics
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Good Neighbor Policy (FDR)
Good Neighbor Policy (FDR)
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Authoritarian Governments in Latin America (1930s)
Authoritarian Governments in Latin America (1930s)
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Study Notes
- Nationalism refers to the emphasis on a unified national identity and pride.
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
- Founding father of the Republic of Turkey.
- Abolished the Ottoman Sultanate and the caliphate.
- Implemented secular reforms, like a new legal system and adopting the Latin alphabet.
- Promoted nationalism, creating a unified Turkish identity.
- Modernized Turkey, investing in education, industry, and women’s rights.
Modern Turkish Republic
- Secularism: a clear separation between religion and the state
- Nationalism: Emphasis on a unified national identity and pride.
- Modernization: Focus on education, infrastructure, and industrial development
Sykes-Picot Agreement
- A 1916 secret agreement between Britain and France, with Russia's assent.
- It divided the Ottoman Empire’s territories in the Middle East into spheres of influence
- Disregarded the aspirations of local Arab populations for independence.
- Contributed to artificial boundaries and ongoing conflicts
- Countries were created without regard to ethnic or religious divisions.
World Zionist Organization
- Aimed to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
- Advocated for a Jewish state, through diplomacy and settlement activity.
- Sought the establishment of Israel, which became a reality in 1948.
Balfour Declaration (1917)
- A statement by the British government expressing support for a Jewish national home in Palestine.
- The Arab population reacted with outrage, hoping for independence after the fall of the Ottoman Empire.
- It conflicted with their aspirations for self-determination.
Banana Republics
- Small Central American countries economically dependent on exporting a single crop, like bananas.
- Exports were controlled by foreign corporations, particularly the United Fruit Company.
- Often politically unstable and susceptible to U.S. intervention.
Good Neighbor Policy (FDR)
- Franklin D. Roosevelt’s approach to Latin America (1933)
- Aimed to improve relations by rejecting military intervention
- Promoted economic cooperation and non-intervention.
- Sought to build mutual respect and stronger ties with Latin American countries.
Authoritarian Governments in Latin America (1930s)
- The Great Depression led to poverty and social unrest.
- Nations lacked stable democratic systems.
- Fascism and populism in Europe inspired similar movements.
- Leaders promised order, stability, and national recovery.
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