Question

3 multiple answer 3 points what reasons did mehmet talaat pasha give the u.s. ambassador for the ottoman governments deportation of the armenians? the deportations were meant to suppress the armenian rebels and political unrest in the ottoman empire. armenians were a potential security threat, involving the russians in an internal matter, while also giving aid to the russians. the relocations were intended to protect the armenians from the war zone. the deportations were part of a plan to expand the ottoman empire. armenians were being rewarded with new land and privileges.

Explanation:

Mehmet Talaat Pasha framed the Armenian deportations as security measures during WWI. He claimed Armenians collaborated with Russia, a wartime enemy, and cited unrest as justification. The false "protection" claim was not his stated reason, nor were expansion or rewards.

Answer:

• The deportations were meant to suppress the Armenian rebels and political unrest in the Ottoman Empire.
• Armenians were a potential security threat, involving the Russians in an internal matter, while also giving aid to the Russians.