Abstract :
Çanakkale since the early ages has been strategically important due to her geographic location, renowned in the World War I. World War II started from Germany’s attack to Poland in September 1, 1939 and lasted until the end of 1945 it became the location where the military bases had deployed. War not only affected the city’s population structure but also altered the living conditions. During wartime, precautions were taken as if there was a chance to enter war anytime; such cautions had an adverse affect on Çanakkale’s agriculture, trade and commerce, and industry, and almost halted the advancements on transportation, health and education sectors.The first reaction to this situation after the war, with the transition to the multiparty system, the absence of the people voted for the CHP (People’s Republican Party) has manifested itself. Especially in 1946 elections of which assumed to be deceived by CHP, resulted with Democrat Party’s advantage in Çanakkale. DP (Democrat Party)’s success in Çanakkale was continued until 1960. This location which is the turning point of I. World War, was the stronghold of the elections of 1946 till 1960. The most two important ministers of Democrat Party were elected in Çanakkale. The results of the elections in this city were quite important to reflect the support of the people, relative to Democrat party.
