Armenians view the cause of the Armenian genocide as:
1. The forced migration and atrocities were the result of Ottoman (Turkish) rule.
2. Armenians blame the genocide on the Ottoman Empire (not Germany), as it was responsible for orchestrating the genocide.
3. The deaths of 1.5 million Armenians were primarily due to a deliberate lack of basic necessities such as food, water, and shelter, which led to widespread suffering and death.
4. The killings were seen as a systematic plan by Turkish officials to eliminate the Armenian population, as evidenced by historical accounts, documents, and testimonies of survivors.
