congo+for+amanda

2. Information to collect from the colonized from the colonized nations perspective: media type="custom" key="4858781"
 * Q: How did the indegenous people veiw the empire?
 * A: They viewed the empire as rather rash but did improve working and living conditions somewhat.
 * Q: What types of resistance were there? Were the indigenous people succesful? How did these presistence movements affect the country gaining independence?
 * A:They demanded self rule and set up political parties. Yes, they were successful by being given more power. It gave them the power to choose a president and a prime minister.

> > > > Q: Did the empire have any positive influences on the economy, culture, or government? Did the empire any negative influences on economy, culture, or government? > A: Congo had a very bad economy but had a very good exporting business with cocoa, coffee, cotton, and tea.
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