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The Congo
Post-abolition
From 1911-1960, the Congo remained under the Belgian rule as a "model colony", an industrialized territory ruled by European elite rather than the Congolese people themselves.
In 1911, the forced labor in the Congo ceased.
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Britain wanted the Congo to be a self-determined independent state run by the Congolese people, since it was still run by King Leopold
The US supported "any British action against Leopold", despite Leopold's efforts to have lobbyists sway the senate.
Leopold's wrongdoings were still hidden from the public in 1904, and his intentions were unclear.
This plan didn't work, since the commission was so horrified by the atrocities in the Congo
June 9, 1904 wasn't actually the marking point for the end of slavery in the Congo, that came later
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The Congolese people openly voiced their desire for autonomy, independence, and self determination.
Patrice Lumumba
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3 months later, he was forcibly removed from power
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In January of 1961, he was assassinated by the Belgians
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His death sparked national outrage, and many people protested his death
Language/culture
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Had many Empires with core values centered around giving, family, and conservation
The country was rich with natural resources, which was enticing to certain countries
Valued the respect of elders, believing that they knew how to preserve the culture and the beauty of the congo
Quickly developed instruments, tools, and equipment faster than other African civilizations
Pulled off impressive architectural feats, such as building palaces for rulers completely out of dried mud.
What I know
The Belgians occupied the Congo and committed genocide, from what I remember. Because of Belgian occupation a long time ago, the country's culture has changed.
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Slavery
The Belgians
Enslaved people worked in grueling conditions, and were expected to meet harvest quotas for resources such as rubber, or else they were killed
The King reined over the Congo with terror, and his soldiers raped, murdered, and tortured slaves for no reason
Leopold expanded into. the Congo, overpowering the natives with European weaponry and enslaved virtually all Congolese people
To keep up with other industrializing countries, Leopold wanted to enslave the Congolese Natives
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King Leopold lied about the ongoings in the Congo to his people, saying that his intentions were good. Nobody knew about the enslaved natives.
Enslaved people had limbs cut off and were starved, but most of this was unbeknownst to the Europeans.
When reporters and journalists went down to investigate the Congo, they were horrified by what they saw, and they published pieces exposing the ongoings in the country
King Leopold was able to dismiss these accusations with ease, and wasn't questioned by the people
Enslaved people were treated like animals and were expected to keep working after accusations were dismissed.
Because of the massive landscape of the Congo, no rebellions or coordinated revolts were successful.
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After more accusations came out, the King sent a group of judges down so they could "clear his name. This backfired, as the judges were horrified by what they saw, and the new information sparked outrage.
Leopold died of heart problems before he could face any consequences, but slavery eventually ended following the national outrage. The Congo never recovered, and is now one of the poorest areas in the world
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