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The Armenian Genocide

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Source: Two Cats Productions

During World War I, the Ottoman Turks carried out one of the largest genocides in the world's history. The International Association of Genocide Scholars affirms that the number of Armenian deaths was over one million. This film provides a historical overview of the Armenian Genocide and looks at its denial by Turkey that continues to this day.

Related lessons:
The Armenian Genocide: Analyzing Historical Evidence
The Armenian Genocide: The Range of Choices
The Armenian Genocide: What is Justice after Genocide?
The Armenian Genocide: Denial, Free Speech, and Hate Speech
Armenian Genocide: Armenians in the Ottoman Empire

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The Armenian Genocide

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During World War I, the Ottoman Turks carried out one of the largest genocides in the world's history. This film provides a historical overview of the Armenian Genocide and looks at its denial by Turkey that continues to this day.

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