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Tunisian nationalism refers to thenationalism ofTunisians andTunisian culture.[1] Tunisian nationalism's origins stretch back to the 19th century; however, Tunisian nationalism became a significant political force after 1908 with the founding of theYoung Tunisians movement, and the more significantDestour (Arabic for "Constitution") Party established afterWorld War I.[1] The Destour Party called for Tunisian autonomy within the French Empire and that France should not dominateTunisia's politics and society.[1] France responded by banning the Destour Party in 1933, resulting in the rise of a more radical nationalist party, theNeo-Destour Party being formed in 1934 led byHabib Bourguiba.[1] The Neo-Destour Party demanded independence of Tunisia from France, though it respected French andWestern culture and sought to maintain close links with France after independence was achieved.[1]
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