Armenian Genocide

Genocide has occurred since ancient times. When a group or a nation conquered another group, it was common practice to kill all the men—civilians and soldiers both—of the conquered group. In the 20th century mass killing increasingly became a part of some nations’ ways to achieve political goals. During World War I (1914-1918), the Turkish nationalist government oversaw the deportation and killing of an estimated 1.1 to 1.8 million Armenians in Eastern Turkey. April 24, 1915 was …

…in the world. Today, many Armenians have been successful in migrating to the U.S., establishing communities, and raising families. Although Armenians have faced a harsh past, their survival shows strong unity and determination among them. Perhaps if the Turkish government were to realize the positive effects of Armenians in our modern society, they would reconsider their denials of Armenian genocide. Every person in the world deserves to live their lives to the fullest. 495 Words