Independence Flashcards
When were many pro-independence political parties establish?
During the 1950s
Where did the pro-independence political parties get support from?
One particular ethnic group or one particular region
Where did the Alliance des Bakongo (ABAKO) get support from?
Bakongo people
ABAKO
Alliance des Bakongo
Where did the Federation Kasaīenne get support from?
Kasai region
Where did the Confederation des Assosciations Tribals du Katanga (CONAKAT) get support from?
Luba people
CONAKAT
Confederation of Tribal Association of Katanga
How did the Congolese national movement try to become a nationwide movement?
Transcend ethnic and regional divisions
In 1959 where were the political riots?
Leopoldville and Stanleyville
What did the 1959 political riots want?
Immediate independence
What did Belgium realise it would be more cost-effective for Belgian companies?
To do business with independent Congo
When did the democratic elections take place?
May 1960
Who were the elections one by?
Nonmembers MNC – not win outright majority
Who did the members MNC form a coalition with?
ABAKO
What did Lumumba become after the elections?
Prime Minister
Who was the leader of ABAKO?
Joseph Kasavubu
Who became president after the elections?
Joseph cos of the boom
What was the relationship between Lumumba and Kasavubu?
Long-standing rivals and wanted different things for Congo
What did Lumumba want for Congo?
Strong centralised government
What did Kasavubu want for Congo?
Federal system
What side was Lumumba on?
Left-leaning Pan Africanist
What side was Kasavubu on?
Conservative and more prepared to work with Belgians
What was Congo named after its independence?
Republic of Congo
Why was Congo often referred to as Congo – Leopoldville?
A French colony also became known as the Republic of Congo
