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Imperialism
When a nation extends its power by obtaining land through purchase, diplomacy, or military conquests.
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Berlin Conference
A meeting where representatives of 12 European countries, the USA, and Belgium's Leopold II discussed the partitioning of Africa but did not finalize it.
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Impact of Imperialism on Africa
By 1900, 90% of Africa was under European control, leading to the rejection of local agency and the legitimization of violence.
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Congo Free State
A free trade area stretching across the Congo, significantly impacted by imperialistic exploitation.
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Reparations
Forms of decolonization that involve returning stolen artifacts and acknowledging past injustices.
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RhodesMustFall movement
A movement in South Africa in 2015 demanding the decolonization of education and the removal of Cecil Rhodes' statue.
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Statue of King Leopold II
A statue that was spray painted in 2020 in Belgium as a protest against his role in the exploitation of the Congo.
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Black Lives Matter
A movement that addresses systemic racism and seeks to promote social justice and equality.