1. Why did the Belgians create a rigid system of racial classification?
Because the Belgians wanted to have control and for them to be more superior.
2. Which group of people did the Belgians think were a superior group? Why did they think they were a superior group?
The Tutsis because they were more white looking.
3. Which group declared an independent republic in 1959?
Hutus.
4. What was the name of the first Hutu president?
Gregwacayabanda
5. Did the Hutu leadership end the system of racial classification?
No it did not, they just reversed it.
