The Congo After Leopold

Objective

• Explain how the legacy of imperialism affects the Congo today
• Evaluate the role of the United States and the Cold War in shaping the history of the Congo.

Agenda

1. Start of class
1. Get a copy of the King Leopold's Ghost video sheet and Imperialism in China reading guide from the middle table
2. Start new document to store your warm-ups in.
3. Warm-up #21: Who took control of the Congo after Leopold lost it?
2. Video:  King Leopold's Ghost (Part 2)
3. Begin Homework Reading: Imperialism in China  (Reading Quiz Tomorrow)