1.) Why did the Belgians create a rigid system of racial classification?
They did this because they wanted to strengthen there control.
2.) Which group of people did the Belgians think were superior group? Why did they think they were a superior group?
The Tutsis because they were more white looking.
3.) Which group declared an independents republic in 1959?
The Hutus.
4.) What was the name of the first Hutu president?
Greg wa Kayabanda.
5.) Did the Hutu leadership end the system of racial classification?
No, they just reversed it.
