Heart of Darkness Context Flashcards
1
Q
When did Belgian King Leopold II rule?
A
1885-1908
2
Q
What did Leopold rule?
A
- personally ruled the Congo free state
- had total control of its resources
3
Q
Belgium
A
- experiences great industrial development and colonial expansion
4
Q
Leopold’s view on colonies?
A
great economic possibilities
could help spread western civilisation
5
Q
Leopold II power in Belgium
A
- As a constitutional mark, had no real power on Belgium
- colonies = gain more power enrich himself
6
Q
What was belgian gov ops on colonialism?
A
anachronistic, didn’t support
7
Q
What did leopold do to make colonialism seem good?
A
- created AIA (International association of the Congo)
- provided recognised and philanthropic platform for colonial activities (pledged to suppress East African slave trade)
8
Q
What happened to those who refused to provide rubber or ivory?
A
- force publique - private army
- enforce quotas suppress any uprising
