1. Decolonization of Belgian Congo
Jasmine Harris
Jelena Bates
Thesis: The Belgian Congo struggled to seek independence before the Cold War due to lack of control, in which nationalist opposed. Throughout their journey, they used violence and military assistance. They were successful in enabling war tactics, which awarded them independence.

2. Goals Seeked independence from Belgium from 1908
King Leopold II had given up on fighting for independence
As Belgium’s rule began to enlarge, so did the population
By 1960 more than 80,000 Belgians resided in Congo which were key causes for the Congo Crisis

3. Methods: “ The Congo Crisis” (1960-1964)
Attacked European officers for independence, which later showed that they couldn’t control their army (beginning of crisis)
Congolese Elites formed semi-political organizations, which gradually formed parties

4. Independence Gained July 30, 1960 President Joseph Kasa-Vubu
Still needed help in aiding their military

6. Bibliography
Betts, Raymond F. Decolonization. New York: Routledge, Questia. Web. 9 Feb
"Democratic Republic of the Congo :: Belgian Paternalism and the Politics of Decolonization -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia." Encyclopedia - Britannica Online Encyclopedia. Web. 08 Feb <