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What was the Rwandan government's perception of the Tutsi after 1961?
The Rwandan government viewed the Tutsi as unwanted and inferior, likening them to pests.
What action did President Kayibanda take in response to Tutsi refugee incursions in 1963?
He ordered the massacre of all Tutsi refugees in the country.
What significant event occurred in July 1973 in Rwanda?
A coup led by Juvénal Habyarimana overthrew the Kayibanda government.
How did Belgium and France respond to the conflict with RPA rebels in 1990?
They were initially cautious but ultimately provided military support to the Rwandan government.
What was the approach of the Habyarimana government post-1990 concerning RPA rebels?
The government escalated military efforts against the RPA rebels.
What event triggered the Rwandan Genocide in April 1994?
The assassination of President Habyarimana when his plane was shot down.
How did colonial rule by German and Belgian colonizers influence Tutsi and Hutu relations?
Colonizers favored the Tutsi minority, granting them privileges and reinforcing ethnic divisions.
What hierarchy was established under King Musinga regarding the Tutsi and Hutu?
The Tutsi were the dominant group, and the Hutu were required to serve them.
What role did Catholic missionaries play in Rwanda under colonial rule?
They facilitated education and healthcare, reinforcing colonial narratives of ethnic hierarchies.
How did missionaries respond to questions from the Tutsi elite?
They attempted to balance goodwill with Tutsi leaders while managing rising Hutu discontent.
What was the response to unrest in November 1959 in Rwanda?
Colonial authorities used repression, leading to increased violence and rising Hutu political power.
What political changes occurred in Rwanda in 1961?
The monarchy was abolished, and a republican system was established, shifting power dynamics.
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