Between 1880 and 1909, at least five million people were killed or died of starvation, disease, or exhaustion in this African colony known for its rubber industry.
Between 1880 and 1909, at least five million people were killed or died of starvation, disease, or exhaustion in this African colony known for its rubber industry. The Conference of [*] Berlin deeded it to Leopold II who let his country annex it in 1901. For 10 points—name this former colony, the subject of Adam Hochschild's King Leopold's Ghost.
Between 1880 and 1909, at least five million people were killed or died of starvation, disease, or exhaustion in this African colony known for its rubber industry.
Belgian Congo [prompt on “Congo” or “Zaire”]