The Ottoman Turks committed genocide against the Armenians primarily due to ethnic and religious differences. The Armenians were seen as a threat to the Ottoman Empire's unity and were scapegoated for the empire's losses during World War I. Additionally, nationalist ideologies and the desire to create a homogenous Turkish state played a role in the decision to eradicate the Armenians. The Ottoman government viewed the Armenians as disloyal and sought to eliminate them to consolidate power and assert dominance.
