The Young Turks

The Young Turks was a political reform movement in the early 20th century, primarily comprised of military officers and intellectuals in the Ottoman Empire. Emerging in the late 1890s, they aimed to modernize the empire, seeking to establish a constitutional government and promote nationalism and secularism. Their efforts culminated in the 1908 revolution, which restored the Ottoman constitution. However, their rule became controversial, particularly due to their involvement in the Armenian Genocide during World War I. The movement played a significant role in shaping modern Turkey, leading to the establishment of the Republic in 1923.