State that emerged Flashcards
1
Q
End of the Cold War angel?
A
9091
2
Q
Why did the American aid dry up?
A
Do USA was no longer fearful of the spread of communism
3
Q
What did the IMF declare?
A
Behind in debt repayments missing US$81 million
4
Q
Why did Mobutu agree to multi-party elections?
A
Attempt to secure more foreign aid
5
Q
Why did the elections never take place?
A
Stored political reform through various methods – bribery or intimidation and violence
6
Q
When was Mobutu overthrown?
A
1997
7
Q
Who was Mobutu overthrown by?
A
Laurent Kabila
8
Q
Who succeeded Laurent Kabila?
A
His son Joseph Kabila
9
Q
When was the countries first democratic elections?
A
2006
10
Q
When did Congo become a one-party state?
A
1965
11
Q
Who was the only political party?
A
Mouvement Populaire de la Revolution
12
Q
Why did Mobutu claim to be capitalist?
A
Attract foreign aid money
