From 1914 onwards the ottoman government ran a propaganda drive against the Armenian people in an attempt to convince people that the Armenian people were bad
In April 1915 the ottoman empire put 250 Armenian leaders in prison
September 1915 a law was passed that the government could take anything from the Armenian people
Armenian people died from drowning, burning, and poisoning people
The rest of the Armenian people who survived were forced to leave their homes
1. Other consequences
2. Evidence the killings were planned
1. Other consequences:
- The Armenian Genocide: The mass killings of Armenians during the period of 1915-1923 resulted in the deaths of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians. This genocide not only caused significant loss of life but also led to the displacement and forced migration of surviving Armenians.
- Destruction of cultural heritage: As part of the government's campaign against the Armenian people, there was also a deliberate destruction of Armenian cultural and religious sites, including churches, schools, and monuments.
2. Evidence the killings were planned:
- Ottoman government's involvement: The actions taken by the Ottoman government, such as imprisoning Armenian leaders and passing laws allowing the seizure of Armenian properties, suggest a systematic effort to suppress and eliminate the Armenian population.
- Deportation orders: The government issued deportation orders which targeted Armenians, instructing their forced relocation from their homes to distant regions. These orders were evidence of a coordinated plan to relocate and ultimately eliminate the Armenian presence.
- Eyewitness testimonies: There are numerous accounts from survivors, foreign diplomats, missionaries, and military officials who witnessed the atrocities committed against the Armenian people. These testimonies provide evidence of organized and systematic killings and the intent to exterminate the Armenian population.
- Documentation: Various documents and telegrams exchanged within the Ottoman government and military officials provide evidence of the planned nature of the killings. Notable documents include the "Tehcir Law" of May 1915, which was used to justify the forced relocations, and the "Red Paper" and "Black Book" collection of evidence compiled by Armenian organizations.
- International recognition: Numerous international scholars, historians, and legal experts have recognized the events as genocide, further supporting the planned nature of the killings. Additionally, several countries, including Argentina, Belgium, Canada, France, Italy, and Russia, have officially recognized the Armenian Genocide.