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10.04.D.2 – Belgian Congo “Free” State

How did Belgian colonial and financial interests lead to atrocities in the Congo?

Instructional Routine

  • Big C, little c

Inquiry Question

  • How did Belgian colonial and financial interests lead to atrocities in the Congo?

Learning Objective

  • Examine various documents in order to contextualize the atrocities committed in the Congo by Belgian colonial interests under King Leopold 2. 

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