Armenia was always a minority nation. The Armenians were annihilated by the Russians and then by the Turks.
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- What does it mean?
- He claims Armenia was always a minority nation. He asserts Armenians were annihilated by Russians and then Turks.
- In plain terms
- He claims Armenians were annihilated by Russians and then Turks.
- What can you take from it?
- Minorities often face repeated persecution from powerful states.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do histories of persecution unfold?
- Who is responsible for annihilation?
Another view
This statement reflects a contested historical perspective.
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