Heart of Darkness Context Checker!

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What was the actual purpose of imperialism through colonisation?

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Economic dominance.

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Who was the King of Belgium that made the Congo his private property?

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King Leopold II.

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In which year was the novel 'Heart of Darkness' written?

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1899.

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What role did Conrad and Marlow have in the Congo?

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They exported goods from Congo to the West.

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Why did King Leopold want to own the Congo?

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To compete with other European powers.

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What is imperialism?

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A policy or ideology where a country extends its power and influence over other nations or territories.

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What is colonisation?

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The act of establishing control over a foreign territory and its people.

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What were the economic motivations behind European imperialism?

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Access to resources, new markets, and profit maximization.

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What is the significance of the Congo Free State?

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It was a personal possession of King Leopold II, marked by exploitation and atrocities.

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How did imperialism affect indigenous populations?

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It often led to exploitation, cultural erasure, and significant population decline.