Colonial Congo: Facts and Myths

Illustration of the educational dossier “Koloniaal Congo: over feiten en mythes”
Seven experts on seven Frequently Asked Questions

Debates on the colonial past are often full of slogans and clichés. This teaching package brings nuance, with insights from Belgian scholars.

In seven videos, experts answer questions on seven themes: the civilizing mission, violence, propaganda, wealth, forced labor, anti-colonial resistance, and decolonization. Each video is accompanied by additional historical sources and a contemporary reflection.

On the Hannah Arendt learning platform, your students can work through the entire teaching package – or you can select themes to focus on.

Place & period
Congo Free State (1885-1908)
Belgian Congo (1908-1960)
Theme
Decolonization
Economy
Violence
Independance
Propaganda
Racism
Religion
Resistance
Type
Lesson package
Historical sources
Video
Year
2022
Language
Dutch
Target audience
3rd stage secondary
Duration
7 x 20 min.