Rwandan GenocideThe Rwandan Genocide began on April 6, 1994 and lasted approximately 100 days (History). The two groups involved, the Hutu and the Tutsi, were embroiled in a huge conflict after the killing of their president. The Hutus brutally killed approximately 800,000 Tutsis and supporters. This tragic genocide was not stopped by other countries during its peak, leaving the world to wonder why. As we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, it is important to stay informed about the tragedy. The way to distinguish between the Hutu and Tutsi groups was to know where the settlements were located in Rwanda. The location of the cattle determined the group. The people with the most livestock were the Tutsis. They could change whether they were Hutu or Tutsi through marriage or the acquisition of livestock (20th century history). The Hutu and Tutsi respected each other without problems, until the events of the Rwandan genocide broke out. Then, the conflict between Tutsi and Hutu led to an even bigger problem. This was caused by the German invasion in 1894 (20th Century History). Because the Tutsis were more European, they took on more responsibilities. The invasion helped create the idea of ​​using identification, more specifically ID cards during World War I. Identity cards were used by the Belgians. This contrasted with the three existing groups: Tutsi, Hutu and Twa, who were a very small group of hunters and gatherers. Of these three groups, the Tutsi held 10% of the powerful leadership roles, which shocked the Hutu (20th century history). After the German invasion, Rwanda fought for independence from Belgium. The Hutus, who made up the majority of Rwanda's population, were mandated by the Rwandan government. This shocked the Tutsis, as...... middle of paper......such genocide. After the unexpected death of their president, the Hutu were annihilated until the unification of the Tutsi. Blaming the Tutsis for any negativity, the Hutus decided to kill them all. The Hutus were determined to have all the Tutsis killed. After media attention, the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) took control. The Hutus needed greater power to stop their needless slaughter. After 100 days too many, the slaughter stopped, but the memory of this tragic event will remain forever. Works Cited "History of the 20th Century". About.com. Neil Vogel, 2014. Web. 08 April 2014."History.com." History.com. A&E Television Networks, 2014. Web. 09 April 2014. “Genocide in Rwanda: 100 Days of Massacre.” BBC News. Np, 2014. Web. 09 April 2014. “United Human Rights Council.” United Council for Human Rights. Armenian Youth Federation - Western United States, 2014. Web. 09 Apr. 2014.