Abstract
The Bay Area Armenian Church community is a close-knit one. It would seem that this community could hardly be otherwise, given the history that the people of Armenia have experienced. The Armenian genocide, the oppression of communism and the Soviet Union, and the fall of the Shah of Iran all had great impact on the Armenian Christian community in the United States. These interactions are frequently seen through social, religious, and political events that often revolve around the focal point of the "old country." Armenian history is a frequent topic at these events, as is the future of Armenia. Given this background information, this paper considers how such a focus on historical Armenia can be consistent with life in the United States. Related to the first question, the paper also considers how this history affects the modern Armenian faithful in the United States.

Tags:armenian, church, genocide

Abstract
An analytical essay applying the Ladder of Prejudice developed in 1979 by Gordon Allport to apply genocide to the Armenian genocide in World War I.

From the Paper
"Gordon W. Allport proposed that prejudice can escalate into so heinous a conflict as genocide via a ladder of prejudice or an ascending pattern of discriminatory attitudes and actions, directed by one group against another. In this brief essay, Allport's lens will be used to examine the Armenia Genocide, which escalated dramatically as Ottoman Turks controlling Armenia and its people attempted to eliminate these people. Allport's Ladder of Prejudice begins with Speech in which a group of people become the butt..."

Tags:Armenian genocide, Gordon Allport, Young Turks, Ottomans, Ladder of prejudice

Abstract
This paper explains that, of the more than 500,000 Armenians in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, 400,000 Armenian-Americans live in Los Angeles, the largest contingent outside of Armenia itself. The author relates that, although they are considered a Middle Eastern people, Armenians are overwhelmingly Christian, both in their home country and in America, with its church related to the Oriental Orthodox Church, but separate. The paper relates that the Armenian-Americans were well positioned to survive the 1992 Los Angeles race riots because, although these merchants' original Armenian clientele had moved out to the suburbs, the merchants had treated their multi-racial new customers justly; those customers helped in patrolling to keep the Armenian shops from harm.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Long History of Ill Treatment Causes Migration
Current Characterization of Armenian Ethnicity in the United States
Conclusion

From the Paper
"While most immigrants from the Middle Eastern nations had not been classified as "white," Armenians were. "This was accomplished despite the fact that other West and South Asian groups, such as Cypriots, Iranians, Syrians, and Indians were at various times legally excluded from the category 'white' even when they, like Armenians, could claim to be 'Caucasian' or appeared white." This has allowed Armenians to choose their attitudes concerning the indigenous racial problems they find in the United States. Armenians would 'readily amalgamate with the European and white races'; in other words, they could be counted upon to blend in, to melt into the pot."

Tags:christian, los-angeles, merchants, dating, immigration

Abstract
The writer of this paper details the events that resulted in the formation of a sizeable and significant Armenian presence in America. One reason the Armenians fled their country was that they would have faced extinction had they stayed. The writer contends and explains why the Armenian cultural influence is not as strong as that of other minorities in America. It is believed that some 150,000 Armenians currently reside in North America. This paper examines the various reasons Armenians have failed to have an impact on American culture while also discussing the fact that most young Armenians have quickly assimilated and accepted the more powerful culture of the U.S. The writer contends and explains why Armenian culture has had some influence on U.S. culture but that the reverse influence is far greater in magnitude and impact.

From the Paper
"Armenian culture has had some influence on the US culture but the reversed influence is far greater in magnitude and impact. While we can say that the shape of American culture today is developed with the help of bits and pieces from other cultures including Armenian, there is no denying the fact that Armenian youth is no longer as interested in their own culture as they are in the more powerful American culture.
When they first came to the United States, things were different. Armenians were influential in the sense that they had a better grip on their roots, heritage and culture. They did not assimilate quickly and resisted it for some time. Since they were mostly concentrated in one area, they interacted more often and had their institutions built in the area."

Tags:rights, america, community, assimilation, religion, former, soviet, union, persecution, culture

Abstract
This paper discusses the Armenian genocide that occurred at the hands of the Ottoman Empire from the start of the First World War. The paper describes the background of Armenian life and politics under the Ottoman rule. It then discusses the factors leading up to the genocide and how it was carried out by the Turks. The paper concludes by discussing the aftermath of the genocide and the subsequent denial by the Turks.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background
The Armenian People and the Coming of the Ottomans
Prelude to Disaster
Armenian Life and Politics under Ottoman Rule
Genocide
A Taste of Things to Come: The Hamidian Massacres
The Great Slaughter
Aftermath
The Agony of Turkish Denial

From the Paper
"It is now more than ninety years since the slaughter came to an end. Hundreds of thousands of Armenian men, women, and children suffered and died cruel and needless deaths at the hands of the Turks. The jingoistic authorities of World War One Turkey used military disaster as an excuse to exterminate an entire people. The state that remained after the final collapse of the Ottoman Empire, in the 1920s, was overwhelmingly Muslim and Turkish. Its new rulers did everything possible to extirpate memories of the past, to cause its citizens to believe that they had acted rightly, and steadfastly, in creating a new and purified Turkey that was stronger and better than the old multi-ethnic, multi-religious empire of the sultans. Today, children in Turkish schools are not taught about the Armenian Genocide... well, at least not in those terms. The massacre of one and a half million innocent souls is glossed over, washed free of its character as a global first in the "science" of ethnic cleansing."

Tags:Turkish, cleansing, empire, denial

Abstract
This essay provides a quick overview of Armenian immigration and life in the United States with a special focus on the Armenian community in Philadelphia.

From the Paper
"Survivors of centuries of persecution, Armenians have found safe haven in the United States and have prospered. Despite their success and their contributions to American life, Armenians remain a relatively unknown ethnic group. To be sure, Armenians in the United States are few in number when compared to such groups as the Irish and Italians, but their story is unique and deserves to be told."

Tags:caucasus, mountains, euphrates, river, cilicia, mediterranean, coast, turkey, massacres

Abstract
In this paper, the author examines the painting "Armenian Genocide" that depicts the massacre of a group of Armenian women and children by a group of what is assumed to be Turkish soldiers. The writer discusses the assumption that apparent wealth and moral values go together. By analyzing the picture and the various scenes depicted in it, he contends that this assumption is false and that having great wealth does not, in itself, guarantee high moral values.

From the Paper
"All of the swords have blood on them. These people were being murdered in brutal ways. We might even suspect from this picture that there was very little resistance from the women, and they were still murdered. Toward the left center of the picture it looks like there is a head of hair, probably a dead Armenian woman. Toward the very right there is another body lying on the ground with a man jabbing a sword downward at it with enormous force. The person on the ground looks like they might be tied up. There is some kind of rope around their ankles and wrists. If this is the case, they are completely defenseless. It's hard to imagine these Turkish men attacking a group much weaker than them and not even armed.
"It seems like the women in this picture have very little. They don't seem very materialistic compared to the men attacking them. The men are wearing very elaborate clothing and hats. Some of the men here even have more than one weapon. The women all look surprised and terrified. They seem distressed, almost as though they don't understand why this is all happening. We know that the reason for the dispute was a religion difference, but there is an evident distinction between the social classes as well. The Turkish were Muslim and the Armenians were Christian. It seems, however, in today's society that the Armenians would be called the "working class" from the interpretation of this picture. The Armenians look poor in this picture, but are far more moral than the Turkish."

Tags:turkish, brutality, wealth, poverty, murder, swords, class, social, morality, economic, religion, church, christian, muslim, defenseless

Abstract
The study provides an analysis of the causes and motives of Armenian genocide, an analysis of regional events such as World War I that may have influenced it, and an analysis of the international events that might have had an effect on it. The paper points out that the causes and motives of the genocide will likely differ depending on who is asking and who is asked, but historians agree that the Armenian people have experienced a fundamental clash of civilizations that has left them ravaged, demoralized and dispersed to countries around the world. The paper includes a map of Armenia and a huge amount of source material as appendices to the paper.

Outline:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The Armenian people were not the only ones to experience the ravages of the 19th and 20th centuries, of course, but it would seem that they have endured more than their fair share of violence throughout their lengthy history. In fact, U.S. government analysts concede that, "Armenia prides itself on being the first nation to formally adopt Christianity (early 4th century). Despite periods of autonomy, over the centuries Armenia came under the sway of various empires including the Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Persian, and Ottoman. During World War I in the western portion of Armenia, Ottoman Turkey instituted a policy of forced resettlement coupled with other harsh practices that resulted in an estimated 1 million Armenian deaths" (Armenia 2)."

Tags:Islam, Christianity, Turkey, Ottomans

Abstract
This paper identifies the various circumstances that led to the mass genocide of Armenians. The author points out that this act of violence and bloodshed created significant challenges for those that sought to create freedom for many cultures. The paper stresses that those people who suffered from this act at the hands of the Turks will not be forgotten.

From the Paper
"In the early 20th Century, many crimes were committed against human beings that created tragic circumstances for these individuals in many different ways. In 1915, over one million Christians were killed as a result of the Ottoman Empire's desire to rid Turkey of Christianity altogether (End Genocide 1). This act of genocide was historically significant, because it signaled the end of Armenian existence as it was known at the time, which was a substantial shift in the population within that region (End Genocide 1). In many ways, the Armenian Genocide serves as a startling reminder of the power of human beings to ultimately destroy each other through acts of murder and violence, all for the sake of religious beliefs. During the early 1900s, there was a wave of violence that spread across many parts of the world, particularly in conjunction with the World Wars."

Tags:turkey, armenia, genocide

Abstract
One of the oldest countries in the world is Armenia and it has a recorded history of about 3500 years. This paper examines the history of the country and the ethnic group which originated in the Caucasus and eastern Asia. The paper then discusses the history of the Armenian population in the United States and how it has contributed to American society.

From the Paper
"The largest Armenian community, other than that in Armenia, exists in America. This Armenian American community is the erudite and affluent community. The triumph of Armenians in America has been credited to their expertise in business and crafts, their very high degree of literacy, an extensive history of minority status, and solid efforts. Due to the immense value their parents put on education, second and third generations bent towards the professions and teaching. Armenians have accomplished national and international reputation in the arts."

Tags:Hayasa-Azzi, George, Deukmejian, nationalism, church