Mustafa Kemal (aka: Ataturk) modernized Turkey and made it more secular. He made many changes and passed many laws. Secular means not pertaining to or connected with your religion. He believed it was necessary to abolish the fez. He created the Republic of Turkey in 1923, establishing a new government truly representing of the nation's will.Not only did he modernize turkey he as well aspired to freedom and equality for all. He also wanted the people to wear more modern clothes instead of the robs and religious clothes they wore before.
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