32+ Congo Free State Background. The congo free state seems set to continue as an outstanding example of a successful colonial in 1903 roger casement, living in boma as the british consul to the congo free state, receives an. The congo free state was a former state in africa covering much of the territory that comprises the modern democratic republic of the congo.

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Gained independence in 1960, followed by civil war and the secession. See more ideas about congo free state, congo, free state. Of the congo free state.

It was privately owned by leopold ii.

During the free state, the king's colonial military forced the local population to produce rubber. Gained independence in 1960, followed by civil war and the secession. See more ideas about congo free state, congo, free state. This video is an audio reading of a few articles regarding the history of the congo free state.