1) The Belgians created a rigid system of racial classification because they wanted to divide Rwanda's population into three groups, Hutu, Tutsi, and Twa.
2) The Belgians thought the Tutsi was a superior group because they were more "white" looking.
3) The Hutu's declared an independent republic in 1959.
4) The Hutu president was Greg wa Kayabanda.
5) No, the Hutu leadership didn't end the system of racial classification.
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