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Sultan reaction to Armenian Political Reform
Sultan was furious and did not apprrove Armenian political reform. He responded by killing over 100,000 Armenians. -
Period: to
Armenian Genocide
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Sultan's days are numbered
Reform-minded Turkish nationalists known as "Young Turks" forced the Sultan to allow a constitutional government and guarantee basic rights -
Taken Over
The "Young Turks" took over the government, Arenians were very angry about it. -
Expand land
Turkey wanted to conqor more land to expand but Armenia was in the way. -
WW1
Perfect time to take care of Armenia -
Armenian removed from Turkish army
All Armenian serving the Turkish army were removed and forced to do labor, -
Armenian Genocide begins
The extermination of all Armenians began by the turks -
West learns about Armenian genocide
The New York Times publishes an article abou the Genocide. -
Russian Troops help
The Russian army try to help Armenia and attack Turkey -
Russians Withdraw
Russian Troops pull out and get called back into their country. -
Victory at the battle of Sardarabad
The Armenians were able to acquire weapons and fought hard and repelled the Turks back to Turkey -
The Independent Republic of Armenia
ays after the victory at the battle of Sardarabad, the Armenian leaders declared their country the Independent Republic of Armenia. -
World War I ends
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Treaty of Sevres
Wilson did not give up on Armenia. As a result of his efforts, the Treaty of Sevres was signed on August 10, 1920, by the Allied Powers, the Republic of Armenia and the new moderate leaders of Turkey. The treaty recognized an independent Armenian state in an area comprising much of the former historic homeland. -
Denial
Till this day the Turks deny that the Armeian Genocide has happened and will continue to deny it for pride. You are not allowed to speak about it in Turkey.
