Rwanda+and+Genocide

The questions below were designed to help you understand why genocide occurred in Rwanda. Please consider and research the questions and then post your answers on the discussion page. To do that, click on the **discussion tab** and click on each question before you post so that your answer appears after the question asked.

=Key Question #1:= Why was there a genocide in Rwanda? To help you answer this question, consider the following: What is genocide? Research the history of Rwanda. Research the ethnic make-up of Rwanda.

=Key Question #2:= What happened during the "100 Days" in 1994? Suggestions: Overall chronology of 100 Days Knowledge of individuals' experiences Survivors' testimonies

=Key Question #3= What was the outside world's reaction to the genocide? Provide historical evidence to support your response =Key Question #4  = How should we remember the Rwandan genocide? In April, in the Uniondale High School Library, you will take part in "Remember the Children Day," an acknowledgement of the historical events, and the connections that you have formed with young people in war torn countries around the world. Please submit your suggestions to help make this a meaningful event.