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Start of Genocide
Turkish government leaders wanted to do away with all Armenians living in the Ottoman Empire -
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Armenian Genocide
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Allied Involvement
The allied government anounces that they will hold all memers of the Ottoman government responsible for crimes -
Law of Deportation
The central committe gives the Ottoman government permission to deport anyone who could pontentially be a threat -
Armenian Soldiers
On this date, 12,000 Armenian soldiers in the Turkish army were killed -
Community Leaders Hanged
12 Armenian community leaders are hanged -
Belongings Confiscated
The Ottoman government passes a law that says all property and homes belonging to Armenians must be confiscated by the government -
New York Times
On this date the New York Times reported the muder of 500,000 Armenians -
Role of Financial Institutions
The Ottoman government ordered all financial institutions to turn over Armenian assets to the government -
Ambassador Visit
An American ambassador schedules a visit to Ottoman Empire -
United States Involvement
the senate votes to have President Woodrow Wilson designate days to help the suffering Armenians -
Russians Retaliate
Russian forces begin to retaliate against the Ottoman Army and find those reponsible for crimes -
Estimated Deaths
By this date, approximately 600,000 Armenians had died or been deported -
Ottoman Government Proposal
The Ottoman government proposes that civilian deportees become Muslims -
Russian Forces
Russian forces take over Armenian regions -
Denies Aid
The Turkish government refuses aid to Armenian deportees -
More Deaths Reported
60,000 more Armenian deportees are said to be murdered -
U.S. Aids in Relief
The United States collected $75,000 to help in the aid for Armenians -
Children Deported
The government gives an order for the deportation of all children -
U.S Relations
Turkey breaks relations with the United States -
Allied Forces
Allied Forces occupy Baghdad
