HISTORY 1DD3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Emperor Meiji, The Young Turks, Napoleonic Wars
5 Jan 2018
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History 1dd3 essays: compare and contrast how the ottoman empire, russia, japan and brazil reacted to the challenges brought about by industrialization and liberal constitutionalism between 1789 and 1914, thesis, ottoman empire: In order to retain and regain power, after revolts in greece and egypt. Reform and modernise tax, legal, army, human rights whilst remaining islam. Did not have enough funds, engaged in tax farming (tax collectors paid by keeping some taxes) Revolts in 1870"s, seizure of government and imposition of constitution on sultan. Sultan tore up constitution, ruled by decree, led to secret opposition groups forming. Tyt rise to make more democratic and western society. 1912 war, pushed oe out of europe, tyt loses hope: russia. Catherine the great became tsarina of russia in 1762 she ruled as an enlightened despot. Absolute rule with a combination of administration, law and education. Free school system led by church and expansion in non-agricultural industries.
