Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The Congo region under Belgian colonial rule, particularly under King Leopold II, known for brutal exploitation and mistreatment of indigenous peoples; used as a comparative example of imperial violence.
AP course connection
Topic 7.6: 7.6 New Imperialism: Motivations and Methods