Week 6

In regards to the attempts at reform in the Ottoman Empire during the late nineteenth century, I think it was a wise idea for the authority and the Sultan to realize that the citizens needs and ideas need to be preserved and protected.  A nation where citizens feel pride, they feel protected, and feel as though their ideas are cherished make a successful nation as well as a powerful and enduring one.  Of course conflicts of ideas and conflicts between nationality will always be present in attempting reform.  This sparked religious reaction as well.  The Ottoman reform wished to let people express their religion with freedom.  This willingness and openness was a major aide when taxation was enforced through out the empire.  When given freedom and fair treatment, religions were more willing to pay the taxes placed on them.