Congo Independence Flashcards
what was the motive of Belgians for granting independence quickly
to forestall the development of radical political parties and maintain power behind the scenes
what did the beligian govt do shortly before the general election to undermine the power of the central gov’t?
made changes to the constitution to allow each of the six provinces to act independently
when did the army mutiny take place?
the fifth of July, 1960
how did lumumba respond to the mutiny?
by taking the side of the soldiers and expelling Belgian officers
who took control of the army after Belgian officers were expelled?
Mobutu
how did Belgian officers in the Katanga copper producing region react to the dismissal and what was Belgium’s respons?
they refused to accept it. The soldiers rebelled and Belgium sent paratroopers to quell the disturbance.
What did Moise Tsombe do with Beligian support. On what day?
withdrew the Katanga copper producing region from the Congo. The 11th of July 1960
how di Belgian gov’t seek to “protect Blegian citizens?
by flying in troops to major Congolese cities.
including Leopoldiville on July 13th
How did the CIA attempt to remove the threat of Lumumba
by convincing Joseph Kasavuba to dismiss the prime minister and convincing Mobutu to dismiss the democratically elected parliament and place Lumumba under House Arrest on september 5 1960
when was Lumumba, with UN comlicity shot after being transported to Katanga province?
17 January 1961
who supported Katanga’s secession
The Union Muniere mining company
how long did the secession last
2 and a half years
in what year did Mobutu seize power in a coup d’etat?
1965`
When did Belgium summon the newly formed political parties to a round table conference?
January 1960
when did negotiations occur to form a coalition govt? what was the outcome?
June 30 1960, Kasavuba as pres
Lumumba as PM
