In 3–5 sentences, explain why the Ottoman Turks committed genocide against the Armenians.
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The Ottoman Turks committed genocide against the Armenians for a variety of reasons, including a desire to eliminate a perceived threat to their rule. The Armenians were a religious and ethnic minority within the Ottoman Empire, and were seen as disloyal and potentially supportive of the empire's enemies. Additionally, there was a belief among Ottoman leaders that the Armenians were becoming increasingly influential and posed a threat to the stability of the empire. As a result, the Ottoman government implemented a policy of mass deportation and extermination of the Armenian population during World War I.