Terms
What is the DRC
Democratic Republic of Congo
Belgium
What did Belgium rename Congo
Belgin Congo
When was the proclamation colony of French Congo written
1891
What is the AEF
French Equatorial Africa
Did he own the land
Yes
When did Belgium take control of Congo
1908
Where did the French establish control
The Northen side of the Congo river
What is a Mainkongo
The current ruler of Kongo
What did he say his goal going into Congo was
To encourage freedom and gain wealth for the population
What religion was enforced
When did France leave Congo
August 15, 1960
What are Métis
Mixed Congolease children
What is the name of his army
Force Publique
What are the main armed groups in the DRC today
The M23 and the ADF
Who was Peirre de Brazza
He is an explorer and signed the treaty for France in the 1880s
Porters
The people who carried heavy resources on their backs
How many people died during his rule
around 10 million
How did Congolease citizens gain independence
By consistently protesting against the government
How much money does France get in colonial tax
$400-$500 million