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Important #2: Kemal, an experienced Ottoman field commader, is sent to deal with local Turkish resistance groups. These groups were the "societies for the defense of rights," rising up against the division of Turkish soil. Kemal asserted leadership over this movement, marking the beginning of his nationalist movement.
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Important #1: The Grand National Assmbly of Turkey was founded in Ankara. Kemal created his own government in Ankara with himself as president, in contrast with the pre-existing government in Istanbul. The formation of his new nationalist government was an important step in gaining nationwide support.
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Important #4: The assembly adopted a constitution that contained the National Pact, which formed the basis of Turkish foreign policy, and affirmed the right of Turkish sovereignty of portions of the empire inhabited by Turkish majority. This pact shows the steps Ataturk took to gain Turkish sovereignty.
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Important #3: The assembly passed a resolution that separated the caliphate from the sultanate and eliminated the sultanate. This represents how Ataturk was beginig to secularize the government by removing religious influence from politics. This marked the end of the Ottoman politica era.
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Important #5: Turkish sovereignty recognized over all areas claimed by the National Pact. Ataturk's primay goal to etablish an independent Turkish state finally acheived.
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