Impacts
What examples of natural resources did the King of Belgium exploit from Congo?
Rubber
What were Belgium's colonies
Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda
How did Belgium took control over Rwanda?
The Belgians used indirect rule, exploiting local leaders to govern and access resources, which fueled tensions.
Where was Belgium located?
Western Europe
How did the King treat Congolese people during colonizing period?
He treated the Congolese people harshly and put them into forced labor.
When did Belgium colonize Rwanda
In 1916 after defeating Germany in WWI
Impacts of colonization in Congo
Economic exploitation, human rights abuses, cultural suppresion
Why did Belgium colonize Rwanda
To expand its empire and control more resources in Africa.
What was Congo called when the King of Belgium took control over it?
Congo free state
Impacts of colonization in Rwanda
forced labor, creation of id cards, undermined traditional leadership and local practices
What was the King's intention when he colonized Congo
To exploit Congo's natural resources
Who was the King Belgium was under when Congo was colonized?
King Leopold II