Para 26 in the textbook (authored by V. V. Noskov and T. P. Andreevskaya) typically covers The Decline of the Ottoman Empire or the processes of modernization and colonial expansion in Asia.
: While some modernization occurred, the reforms were often met with resistance from conservative religious leaders and failed to stop the empire's territorial losses. 4. The Young Turk Movement
Below is a structured summary of the key themes and events discussed in this section of the curriculum. Overview of Paragraph 26: The Decline of the Ottoman Empire
: The authority of the Sultans declined as local governors and military elites (such as the Janissaries) sought more independence.
: The international issue of what to do with the Ottoman Empire's land as it weakened.