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Colonialization in Congo
Title: Colonialization in Congo
Category: History
Details: Words: 517 | Pages: 2.2 (approximately 235 words/page)
Colonialization in Congo
The new found independence of Congo caused a downward spiral for this
inexperienced country. After years of being colonized by countries other than its
own, Congo finally gained independence on August 15th from France and became the
Republic of Congo. Instead of moving into a century of growth, The Congo seemed to
regress after its independence in 1960. The Congo regressed in several ways.
All of these ways attributed to the stagnation of The Congo. The …showed first 75 words of 517 total…
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Today, the widespread effects of colonialization of Congo by the French can still
be recogonized. The influence was so dramatic, that main aspects of the French "way of
life," were eventually adopted. One of the many examples of the impression that was
left on Congo is the official language of the country, French. Other repercussions
include a French based legal system, and a French based currency called a
Communaute Financiere Africaine francs or XAF.
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