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    The document discusses the history of the Congo Free State, a state in Central Africa founded in 1885 by King Leopold II of Belgium. Leopold exploited the resources and people of the Congo for rubber and ivory, resulting in a death toll of millions. International protests led Leopold to relinquish control of the Congo to the Belgian government in 1908.

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    The document discusses the history of the Congo Free State, a state in Central Africa founded in 1885 by King Leopold II of Belgium. Leopold exploited the resources and people of the Congo for rubber and ivory, resulting in a death toll of millions. International protests led Leopold to relinquish control of the Congo to the Belgian government in 1908.

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    Belgi

    French

    economy
    development and education make adults had to join army
    1886 -
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    1812- Borodino (battle)

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