Reasons For The Collapse Of The Ottoman Empire

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Prior to the 1900’s, the Ottoman Empire was a major country in Europe, with a vast sense of power that could be seen by all, however as the 1900’s got closer, the Ottoman Empire went into decline and would ultimately lead to their collapse. The Ottoman empire prior to their decline had a huge stake in European Society, due to the fact that they were located at a major trading area that every country in Europe wanted. The ability of having a major geographically advantage lead to the Ottoman having one of the biggest stake in European trade. The Ottoman Empire was a long lasting nation that helped develop European both socially and economically through its lifetime(Quataert Donald Vol 34), making a distinct cultural society that were adapted by almost every country within Europe. …show more content…

The vast control that the Ottoman had on this, allowed them to grow over the span of a couple of centuries, eventually making them a powerhouse. This made them such a prominent country, making their collapse such a huge implication on European society as a whole. With the collapse of the Ottoman, the balance of power also collapsed, which in turn created a shift for the struggle of power from all the nations, Each country wanted a stake in the Ottoman, each with its own selfish reasons in improving their country, at the expense of the Ottomans. The capitalism in European nations and how it corresponded to the production of the Ottoman Empire, prior to its collapsed made perfect sense for nations to try and control the Ottomans(Pamuk, Sevket). The early trade

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