The Armenian Genocide was a systematic extermination of the Armenian population by the Ottoman Empire during World War I. The Ottoman Empire was motivated by various factors to carry out the genocide, including nationalism, religious differences, and economic interests.
One of the primary motives for the Armenian Genocide was nationalism. The Ottoman Empire was a Muslim state, and the Armenian population was largely Christian. As nationalism and the desire for homogeneity increased in the Ottoman Empire, the Armenian population was viewed as a threat to the empire's unity and identity.
The Ottoman Empire also had economic interests in the region, and the Armenian population was seen as a potential economic rival. Many Armenians were involved in business, and some were wealthy landowners. The Ottoman Empire saw the elimination of the Armenian population as a way to gain control of their economic resources.
The impact of the Armenian Genocide on the Armenian population was devastating. Estimates suggest that between 1 and 1.5 million Armenians were killed or deported during the genocide. The genocide had a profound impact on Armenian culture, as many churches, monasteries, and cultural sites were destroyed. The Armenian population was also displaced from their homes, and many were forced to flee the country.
The Armenian Genocide remains a significant event in Armenian history, and the Armenian community worldwide continues to demand recognition of the genocide as a deliberate act of genocide by the Ottoman Empire.