Which event sparked extremist Hutus to incite genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda?
A. a new democratic government
B. civil war started by the Tutsis
C. the death of the Rwandan president
D. a peace agreement that the Tutsis refused to sign

The assassination of President Juvénal Habyarimana on April 6, 1994, triggered extremist Hutus to incite genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda. This event escalated existing tensions and led to a catastrophic wave of violence. While other factors contributed to the background, the president's death was the direct spark for the genocide. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-05

The assassination of Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana on April 6, 1994, sparked extremist Hutus to incite genocide against the Tutsis. His death fueled ethnic tensions, leading to a genocide that resulted in the deaths of approximately 800,000 people. Thus, the chosen answer is C. the death of the Rwandan president.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-08