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Legal Reforms

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  • Abolition of sharia courts

  • Introduction of the new penal law

  • Introduction of the new civil code

Atatürk's aim was to create a secular and democratic country meaning a country that is not connected with religious matters and everyone is equal. Here are some of his reforms also known as Kemalism.

WHAT DID HE DO?

Social Reforms

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  • Change of headwear and dress

  • Surname Law

  • Women rights

Political Reforms

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  • Abolition of Sultanate

  • Declaration of the Republic of Turkey

  • Abolition of the Caliphate

 

 

Educational Reforms

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  • Unification of Education

  • New Turkish Alphabet

Economical Reforms

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  • Establishment of the Turkish State Railways

  • Establishment of model farms

  • The International Time and Calendar System

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