Why did the Belgians create a rigid system of racial classification?
The Belgians created a rigid system of racial classification to strengthen their control.
2. Which group of people did the Belgians think were the superior group? Why did they think they were a superior group?
The Tutsis because they looked more white than the other groups.
3. Which group declared an independent republic in 1959?
The Hutus.
4. What was the name of the first Hutu president
The name was Greg Wa Cayabanda
5.Did the Hutu leadership end the system of racial classification?
It did not, it did the opposite.
