Start in the 1950’s

Where is Rwanda? What are the main differences between Hutu’s and Tutsi’s?

Answer the questions below. In your own words –following the format below:

• How did the conflict between the Hutu’s and the Tutsi’s begin? (What was the cause?) 

·         What are the major events of the conflict between the two?

·         How did decolonization destabilized the country?

Describe the main characteristics of the Rwandan conflict by answering the questions below: In your own words –following the format below:

• What strategies have been used for both sides? 

• What has been the effect of this conflict on the Tutsi people?

• What has been the effect of this conflict on the Hutu people?  

• How are both parties affected by this conflict today?

Explain the long term impacts of the Rwandan conflict on the following areas outside of Rwanda?

• The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi?

• For Africa and the rest of the world?

• Are these areas still affected by this conflict today? Why?