... massacres of 1894. The first of these attacks took place in the Armenian city of Sasun and continued through almost every town with a credible Armenian population. It is important to note that these massacres were not spontaneous, but rather a calculated daily military operation. A Muslim sheikh summarizes the hatred shown toward Christians, commanding to "cut their throats after the Mecca rite ... Armenian people and their culture.23 Controversy still surrounds the Armenian Genocide throughout the world. World powers such as the United States and France, out of fear that it may spark s...

• Word Count: 1964
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate