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What was the reason for the Ottomans' rejection of Russia's demand to intervene on behalf of orthodox christian subjects in the empire?
What was the reason for the Ottomans' rejection of Russia's demand to intervene on behalf of orthodox christian subjects in the empire?
What event led to the Ottoman empire becoming more dependent on the British?
What event led to the Ottoman empire becoming more dependent on the British?
Why were constitutions seen as a way of emulating European success by Ottoman elites?
Why were constitutions seen as a way of emulating European success by Ottoman elites?
What measure did Abdul Hamid take shortly after coming into power?
What measure did Abdul Hamid take shortly after coming into power?
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What were the consequences of the Ottoman empire defaulting on loans in 1875?
What were the consequences of the Ottoman empire defaulting on loans in 1875?
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How did the Crimean war impact the relationship between the Ottoman empire and Britain?
How did the Crimean war impact the relationship between the Ottoman empire and Britain?
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What was the significance of Abdul Hamid's suspension of the constitution shortly after coming into power?
What was the significance of Abdul Hamid's suspension of the constitution shortly after coming into power?
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Why were constitutions initially viewed as an elite idea in the Ottoman empire?
Why were constitutions initially viewed as an elite idea in the Ottoman empire?
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