The Ottoman Empire

What was the Ottoman Empire like in 1914?

The Ottoman Empire was the weakest of all of the Great Powers. It was known as the 'Sick Man of Europe.'.

Where was the Ottoman Empire in 1914?

By 1914 its empire had shrunk but it still contained some land in Europe, Turkey and the Middle East.

Who was the leader of the Ottoman Empire in 1914?

The head of state for the Ottoman Empire was Sultan Mehmed V. However, a coup in 1913 meant the empire was ruled by the Three Pashas on behalf of the army.

What was the economy of the Ottoman Empire like in 1914?

The empire was economically backwards with little modern infrastructure.

What was the foreign policy of the Ottoman Empire in 1914?

The Ottoman Empire had a number of foreign policy aims:

• ❖ The Ottoman Empire wanted to continue the Balkans Wars in order to regain control of this region.
• ❖ The Young Turks were strongly nationalist and wanted Turkey to dominate other peoples in the Balkans region.

What was the population of the Ottoman Empire in 1914?

The empire contained 25 million subjects but was in serious decline and found it difficult to control and rule over them.