Why did the Ottoman Empire expand?
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Why did the Ottoman Empire expand?
Ottoman Empire:
From the 1400s to the 1600s, the Ottoman Empire was one of the great powers of the world, controlling much of what is the modern-day Middle East. However, their power waned until the point where they were considered the "sick man of Europe" prior to World War I, totally unequal to the other powers.
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View this answerThe Ottoman Empire expanded for much the same reasons that every empire in history has expanded: opportunity to conquer enemies, to incorporate new...
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Chapter 13 / Lesson 2Explore Ottoman Empire history to find out what the Ottoman Empire was known for. Learn who started the Ottoman Empire and important geographical features.