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The Ottoman Empire

Crest of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire. The Rise of the Ottoman Empire. Land acquired through both diplomacy and war Sultans often married off their children to the children of the kings and queens of neighboring countries to create allegiances. Reign of Suleyman the Magnificent.

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The Ottoman Empire

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  1. Crest of the Ottoman Empire The Ottoman Empire Created by, Jennifer Martinez

  2. The Rise of the Ottoman Empire • Land acquired through both diplomacy and war • Sultans often married off their children to the children of the kings and queens of neighboring countries to create allegiances

  3. Reign of Suleyman the Magnificent • In Power from 1520-1566 • Brilliant Military Strategist • Made Istanbul the Islamic cultural center • Also called Suleyman the Legislator Suleyman the Magnificent

  4. The Fall of the Ottoman Empire --Economics • Ottomans did not have political power over Europe • Europe gained economic control over the Empire • Ottoman Empire began to borrow money from European banks - Could not repay loans

  5. The Fall of the Ottoman Empire --Politics • Invasions of Egypt and Syria by Napoleon (1798-1801) • French, Russian and British intervention as a result • Ottoman Empire (turkey) under attack from Russia • Turkey is weak from invasions

  6. The Fall of the Ottoman Empire--Politics • Since Suleyman, there have been many Sultans - many were incompetent (most lasted on average 13 years)

  7. The Fall of the Ottoman Empire --Politics and Economics • Corruption in the Ottoman government and royalty leads to more weakness • Britain and France are allies during WW I • Turkey enters WW I on the side of the Central Powers (German, Austro-Hungarian forces) • Central Powers defeated • Britain and France colonize the area—birth of the modern nation/states

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