HIST 151 Chapter Notes - Chapter wk 4: Arabian Peninsula, The Jewish Home, Civic Nationalism
8 Oct 2016
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As caliph, abdul hamid ii stressed importance of islam as primary bond between arabs and. Published 2 books: attacked turks & non-arabs and praised arab achievements. Al-nahdah: christian arabs had economic and literary renaissance because of foreign christina missionary activity and printing press. Various christian groups were competing in missionary activity and in opening schools & universities & printing presses to print educational and religious literature (in arabic) Christian arabs liked european intervention in middle east. Arab awakening brought together christians & muslims who found common ground in. Threat to ottomans because their previous rivalry had prevented them from occupying large portions of ottoman territory. To ward off threat from triple entente, ottomans strengthened ties with germany, a potential ally. Wanted to curb royal autocracy with a constitution. It was uncovered by state spies and many members were exiled. Felt abdul hamid was undermining strength and purpose of army. Sultan gave into demands - didn"t challenge protest.
