The so-called coup by memorandum in this country brought about the downfall of its Justice Party, while a new constitution was proclaimed following a 1960 coup by General Gursel. The first ruler of this nation successfully an
The so-called coup by memorandum in this country brought about the downfall of its Justice Party, while a new constitution was proclaimed following a 1960 coup by General Gursel. The first ruler of this nation successfully annexed the French-controlled region of Alexandretta. This modern-day country's borders were originally set by the Treaty of Sevres, although it gained formal recognition by the Treaty of (*) Lausanne. In response to the overthrow of Archbishop Makarios, it launched a 1974 invasion and occupation of a nearby nation. Ruled during World War II by President Ismet Inonu, this country now controls Northern Cyprus. For 10 points, name this modern-day nation that arose in Anatolia following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
The so-called coup by memorandum in this country brought about the downfall of its Justice Party, while a new constitution was proclaimed following a 1960 coup by General Gursel.
Republic of {Turkey}