The United States does not formally recognize the Armenian Genocide as an official “genocide.” America denies that the events that occurred classify as a genocide. To deny an something means to refuse to recognize or acknowledge a situation or event. As you read through these documents and articles, you will learn about why the United States refuses to recognize the Armenian Genocide as an actual genocide.
Official Definition of Genocide
Above is the official definition of a genocide by the United Nations. Listed are any acts that constitute and define a genocide. If any of these acts are committed, then the event it considered a genocide.
Citation: “Office of The Special Adviser on The Prevention of Genocide.” UN News Center. UN, n.d. Web. 28 Nov. 2015.
1. What type of document is this?
2. What is a genocide?
3. What acts must be committed for an event to be recognized as a genocide?
4. Who can be punished for a genocide?
5. Can a genocide be considered a political crime? Why or why not?
French Court Overturns Armenian Genocide Denial Law. 
“French Court Overturns Armenian Genocide Denial Law – CNN.com.” CNN. Cable News Network, 28 Feb. 2012. Web. 28 Nov. 2015. http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/28/world/europe/france-armenia-genocide/index.html
1. What type of document is this?
2. Who wrote it?
3. How many years did it take for the French to make it illegal for people to publicly deny the Armenian Genocide?
4. How did the Turkish Government react to the French after the new law?
5. In order to maintain peace with NATO countries and Turkey, should nations fear that they can not recognize the Genocide with worries about their relationship with Turkey?
6.Should other nations follow in Frances footsteps in acknowledging the Armenian Genocide?
Why the U.S. Won’t Recognize the Armenian Genocide. 
Flanigan, Jake. “Here’s Why the US Won’t Recognize the Armenian Genocide.” Defense One. N.p., 10 Apr. 2015. Web. 28 Nov. 2015. http://www.defenseone.com/politics/2015/04/heres-why-us-wont-recognize-armenian-genocide/109864/
1. How many Armenians were killed in the genocide?
2. Why has America refused to recognize the Armenian Genocide?
3. Why have the Armenians refused to let historians review “the matter”?
4. Why would it be so important for the United States to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide?
Turkey Continues to deny the Armenian Genocide 100 years later 
Arango, Tim. “A Century After Armenian Genocide, Turkey’s Denial Only Deepens.” The New York Times. The New York Times, 16 Apr. 2015.
1. How do the Turks use WWI to justify the mass death tolls of Armenians?
2. About how many Turks believe the Armenian Genocide was indeed a genocide? Is this percentage shocking after 100 years, why or why not?
3. What influence does the society and the schools in modern day Turkey play when learning about Armenians and are there any efforts to bringing truth to the subject?
4. How has society and the world around Turkey reacted to the Armenian Genocide, what ways have they showed their support to the Armenian people?