King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa
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colonialismthe policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country
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the practice by which a powerful country directly controls less powerful countries
exploitationthe action of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work
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the act of using someone unfairly for your own advantage
rubbera tough elastic polymeric substance made from the latex of a tropical plant or synthetically
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a hard, black substance that becomes slightly sticky when it is heated and is used to make products like tires and boots
atrocityan extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
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an extremely wicked or cruel act, often involving physical violence or injury
humanitarianconcerned with or seeking to promote human welfare
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designed to reduce suffering and save lives
repercussionan unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one
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the results of an action or situation, especially bad results that continue for some time
imperialrelating to an empire
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relating to or characteristic of a ruler or empire that claims to rule over many territories, people, and nations
resistancethe refusal to accept or comply with something
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the power or capacity to fight against or withstand something
abolitionista person who favors the abolition of a practice or institution, especially capital punishment or slavery
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a reformer who favors putting an end to slavery