History The Ottoman Empire Questions
The Turkish National Movement was significant because it led to the establishment of the Republic of Turkey and the end of the Ottoman Empire. It was a movement led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, aiming to resist foreign occupation and preserve Turkish independence. The movement successfully fought against the Allied powers and the Ottoman government, leading to the Turkish War of Independence. Through this movement, Atatürk was able to establish a new government and implement significant reforms, transforming Turkey into a modern, secular, and democratic nation-state.