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Hartford Web Publishing

World History Archives: The Butcher of Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
An extremely informative review of a non-fiction book, King Leopold's Ghost, by Adam Hochschild. The review contains specific quotes from the book and accurate historical research.
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Website
Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: Scramble for Africa: Belgium

For Students 9th - 10th
Briefly describes Belgium's role in the Scramble for Africa and provides a little longer explanation of King Leopold's ruthless rule of the African Congo Basin.
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Mount Holyoke College

Mt. Holyoke: Extent of Colonialism

For Students 9th - 10th
A chart of statistics concerning European colonialism towards the end of the imperialist era.
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Hartford Web Publishing

World History Archives: History of Capitalism in the Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief review of journalist Adam Hochschild's book "King Leopold's Ghost." The review provides some, but minimal informative historical research about the brutalities of the Congo Free State. Nevertheless, it offers an example of what...