The Belgian Government Annexes the Congo
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Human Rights
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, African History
- Geographical Location: Belgium
- Date: November 1, 1908
Article abstract: As a consequence of the international outcry over the treatment of Africans under the rule of King Leopold II, the Belgian government assumed control of the Congo and initiated reforms.
Summary of Event
The Congo Independent State (also called the Congo Free State) was unique among European imperial ventures in Africa. Although resembling a European colony, technically the Congo State was a sovereign country, recognized as such since 1885 by most of the major powers. Its ruler was King Leopold II of Belgium, but there was no...
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