The Armenian Genocide: The Fall Of The Ottoman Empire

What do you think of when you think of genocide? Most of you probably think of the Holocaust where the Jews were the target of the Nazis. Often many people forget about the genocide that happened about 15-20 years before that. The Armenian Genocide was the Ottoman Empire's destruction of the Armenian Christian population. This was at the fall of the Ottoman Empire. The Armenian Genocide is a forgotten genocide because it is not recognized by many nations but it did have its impact on the country as seen today.
The Ottoman Empire began in the 13th century and lasted until 1923. (Empire from 1807 to 1920.) The Ottoman empire was a national power in Asia for most of its existence. They also had one of the best militaries for the time. In the …show more content…
Armenian Genocide." History.com With a brief break in between, the young Turks performed the genocide because of there rise of power, much like Hitler did to the Jews years later. The official start of the genocide is April 24, 1915. This is also the day it is commemorated on. The Ottoman Empire was home to about 2 million Armenians. In the beginning of the genocide many of them were sent from their homeland to present day Syria. The Young Turks provided torture to the Armenians by massacre and also by starvation. Another way was also some were sent to the desert with no food or …show more content…
Another reason is because the Young Turks did not let any one document the genocide. (Frequently Asked Questions about the Armenian Genocide.) In the beginning the Ottoman Empire was a dominant force in Asia. With its very diverse religious culture. With the main people in the region the Armenians. Armenian Genocide." Armenian Genocide During the beginning of WW1 the Young Turks have just taken over in the Ottoman Empire and they wanted to do something to show their dominance so they took it out on the Armenian people. Frequently Asked Questions about the Armenian Genocide Much like the holocaust. They wanted to do this because they were scared that the Armenians would relay intelligence to the russians during the war. United Human Rights Council." United Human Rights Council. It is commemorated on April 24 the same day it started in 1915. Armenian Genocide." Armenian Genocide This is one of the genocides that is not recognized by many nations due to allies and such. They killed them by mass murder and starvation. Frequently Asked Questions about the Armenian Genocide This is one of the most loved topic to discuss by many people. Is it a genocide? Many say no because it was not a crime when they did