1. Rwanda A Story of Genocide

2. “Denouncing evil is a far cry from doing good.” ― Philip GourevitchPhilip Gourevitch “The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.” ― Dante Alighieri, Inferno

3. Background Small African nation Two ethnic groups lived in Rwanda: Hutus and Tutsis Generally lived peacefully until the Europeans came

4. Background Hutus Majority - 80% Migrated from southern Africa Generally found themselves as laborers and farmers

5. Background Tutsis Minority - 20% Migrated from Northern Africa (Egypt) General found themselves as the elite and political rulers

6. Background German colony until 1918 (end of WWI) Belgium took it over Put Tutsis in charge Handed out “ethnic identity cards” Education only open to Tutsis Hutus could only be laborers or low level workers

7. Independence Once Belgium granted independence, Hutu majority took control Persecuted the Tutsis, many fled to neighboring countries

8. Civil War Tutsis rebel group formed in neighboring countries and invaded Rwanda Hutu president compromises with Tutsis and agrees to share power 2500 United Nations troops sent to Rwanda to help keep peace

9. Assassination Unhappy with power sharing agreement, Hutu extremists start planning genocide On April 6, 1995, Rwandan President is assassinated Hutu extremists begin killing Tutsis

10. Mission: What are the lasting effects of colonialism on Africa? After reading informational texts, articles and watching a film on “imperialism” in Africa, write an essay that: –Explains how Belgian colonization in Rwanda effected the 1994 genocide. –Support your writing with evidence from the texts