Belgium
Kylee & Meredith
WHO
King Leopold II of Belgium
King Leopold II
WHAT
King Leopold II claimed the "Congo Free State" for personal property and used the natives as miners and rubber tappers. There were no laws that protected natives or their land, resulting in the death of many.
WHEN
Belgium had control over the Congo from 1908-1960.
Belgian Congo Location
WHERE
Present day Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Congolese Slaves
WHY
Leopold wanted to exploit the Congo Free State for its natural resources to make money for personal gain.
HOW
By public force. The unknowing Congolese were forced into harmful work, basically the slaves of Leopold.