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Explore the ongoing debate surrounding the Armenian Genocide of 1915 in the Ottoman Empire (Today Turkey). Discover differing perspectives on whether it constituted a genocide, with Turkey denying the allegations while many nations and people believe it was a genocide. Get insights into the current events and controversies related to this historical tragedy.
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THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE? WHEN- 1915 WHERE – OTTOMAN EMPIRE (TODAY TURKEY)
WHAT HAPPENED? AROUND 1 MILLION CHRISTIAN ARMENIANS LIVING IN TURKEY WERE KILLED DURING WW 1. DEBATE TODAY- WAS IT A “GENOCIDE”?
CURRENT EVENT SUMMARY Use the information in the article To SUMMARIZE the CURRENT debate about the Armenian genocide. Include the different viewpoints & cite specific examples from the article for each viewpoint.
TURKEY DENIES IT WAS GENOCIDE. • MANY PEOPLE DISAGREE AND FEEL IT WAS A GENOCIDE. • SOME NATIONS HAVE CALLED IT GENOCIDE, WHILE OTHERS WILL NOT YET (THE U.S. INCLUDED)