On January 20, 1921, Turkey adopted the first constitution in its history, declaring the new state a secular state. The approval of the document was successful and was obtained by the Grand National of Turkey

On January 20, 1921, Turkey adopted the first constitution in its history, declaring the new state a secular state.

The approval of the document was successful and was approved by the Turkish Grand National Assembly. This event was preceded by the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the end of the largest European conflict. The organizer of this important document adopted by the new state was the outstanding politician of the 20th century, the future president Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who was the founder of the modern Turkish state and who greatly influenced every aspect of the life of the Turkish people. Former Empire.

An important legislative act became the legitimate basis for the Turks to carry out military operations for independence, since as a result of the war a large part of their territory was occupied by the Allies of the Allies. The military conflict eventually led to the Turks defending their independence.

An important achievement of legislators has been the consolidation of the principle of State sovereignty. Of course, this document is relatively small, only 23 articles, but at the time its importance was enormous. The Constitution paved the way for the establishment of a republican regime in Turkey and the removal of the Sultan and his family in the near future.