Congo Free State Slides
A graduate-level slide deck for Lesson 4, detailing the history of the Congo Free State. Covers Leopold II's 'philanthropic' facade, the concession system, the rubber terror, and the impact of the Casement Report.
Williams Open Letter Analysis
A primary source analysis worksheet focusing on George Washington Williams' 1890 Open Letter to King Leopold II. Includes prompts for analyzing the rhetoric of imperialism and the early history of human rights activism.
Congo Discussion Guide
A comprehensive teacher guide for Lesson 4, focusing on the human rights history of the Congo Free State. Includes historiographical context, seminar flow, and critical discussion prompts on international law and colonial capitalism.