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What is the first stage of the Rwandan genocide?
What does stage 2 of the Rwandan genocide involve?
Symbolization
What term did Hutus use to dehumanize Tutsis in stage 3?
Cockroaches
Which groups were involved in the organization of the genocide in stage 4?
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What was a tactic used in stage 5, Polarization?
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What happened to Tutsis during the preparation stage 6?
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What occurred during stage 7, Extermination?
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What was the response of the UN during stage 8, Denial?
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Genocide means the total elimination of a people.
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Study Notes
Classification
- The Rwandan genocide began with the classification of people into two groups: Hutus and Tutsis.
- Hutus considered themselves superior to Tutsis based on physical appearance, which they believed resembled European features.
Symbolization
- Identification cards were introduced that labeled individuals as Hutus or Tutsis, creating a clear division between the groups.
Dehumanization
- Tutsis were dehumanized through derogatory terms, with Hutus referring to them as "cockroaches," stripping them of their humanity.
Organization
- The genocide was organized by the MNRD (National Republican Movement for Democracy and Development) and the Interahamwe, both militant groups that planned the atrocities.
Polarization
- MNRD and Interahamwe utilized various media to disseminate the Hutu power ideology, promoting the belief in Hutu superiority.
- Propaganda was manipulated to blame the Tutsis for significant events, including the plane crash that killed the Hutu president.
Preparation
- Prior to the genocide, Tutsis were identified through their ID cards and systematically rounded up for targeted attacks.
Extermination
- The genocide commenced with a planned signal, unleashing coordinated attacks by the Interahamwe and Hutu extremists against Tutsis and moderate Hutus.
- This systematic violence lasted for 100 days, resulting in the deaths of millions, with a significant toll on both Tutsis and moderate Hutus.
Denial
- During the genocide, the United Nations denied the occurrence of mass killings, but later acknowledged the events once the violence ceased.
Understanding Genocide
- Genocide can refer to either total or partial elimination of a group of people; however, partial elimination is the more common form observed in historical instances of genocide.
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This quiz focuses on the eight stages of genocide as they relate to the Rwandan genocide. Each flashcard provides critical definitions and examples to help understand how classification, symbolization, and dehumanization played significant roles in this tragedy. Enhance your knowledge of these crucial historical concepts.
