The Armenian Genocide was a tragic event that occurred between 1915 and 1923. During this time, the Ottoman Empire, led by the Young Turks, systematically persecuted and massacred the Armenian population. The exact number of Armenians who died during the genocide is still debated, but estimates range from 1 to 1.5 million. The genocide was carried out through a combination of forced deportations, massacres, and death marches. The Young Turks, who were a nationalist and authoritarian group in power in the Ottoman Empire during this time, saw the Armenian population as a threat to their vision of a homogenous Turkish state. The Armenian Genocide is widely recognized as one of the first modern genocides, and its impact is still felt today, as the Armenian people continue to seek recognition and justice for the atrocities committed against them.