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Sultan was furious and did not apprrove Armenian political reform. He responded by killing over 100,000 Armenians.
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Reform-minded Turkish nationalists known as "Young Turks" forced the Sultan to allow a constitutional government and guarantee basic rights
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The "Young Turks" took over the government, Arenians were very angry about it.
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Turkey wanted to conqor more land to expand but Armenia was in the way.
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Perfect time to take care of Armenia
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All Armenian serving the Turkish army were removed and forced to do labor,
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The extermination of all Armenians began by the turks
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The New York Times publishes an article abou the Genocide.
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The Russian army try to help Armenia and attack Turkey
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Russian Troops pull out and get called back into their country.
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The Armenians were able to acquire weapons and fought hard and repelled the Turks back to Turkey
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ays after the victory at the battle of Sardarabad, the Armenian leaders declared their country the Independent Republic of Armenia.
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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.
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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.
