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Rubber Rule in Africa - Methods of Barbarism. The atrocities carried out against
Rubber Rule in Africa - Methods of Barbarism. The atrocities carried out against the native population in Belgina Congo, Africa. An elderly Chief is shot for not meeting his rubber collection target. Date: 1907
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Atrocities Atrocity Belgian Belgians Brutal Chief Colonialism Colony Dead Leopold Meeting Missionaries Pool Productivity Regime Shot Targets Barbarism Barbarity
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Delve into the poignant history of the Belgian Congo with our intricately designed jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. Featuring an evocative image from Rights managed at Mary Evans Prints Online, "Rubber Rule in Africa - Methods of Barbarism" brings to light the atrocities inflicted upon the native population during this dark period. Assemble the pieces to reveal the haunting image of an elderly Chief being shot for failing to meet his rubber collection target, a stark reminder of the injustices of the past. This thought-provoking puzzle is not just a fun activity, but an educational experience that encourages reflection and discussion.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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This haunting image captures the brutal reality of the Belgian Rule in the Congo, Africa during the early 1900s. The photograph, titled "An Elderly Chief is Shot for Not Meeting His Rubber Collection Target," depicts a grim scene of colonial oppression and barbarity. The elderly African chief, dressed in traditional attire, lies dead on the ground, having been shot by Belgian forces for failing to meet the unrealistic rubber production targets set by the Belgian King Leopold II and his regime. The Belgian Congo, then a personal colony of King Leopold II, was notorious for its brutal methods of extracting rubber from the native population. The rubber industry was the primary source of wealth for the Belgians, and the natives were forced to meet increasingly high quotas under threat of violence and punishment. The use of brutal tactics, such as amputations, torture, and even death, were common practices to ensure the rubber targets were met. The photograph shows the chief being transported in a carriage, likely on his way to be punished for his failure to meet the targets. The train in the background symbolizes the intrusion of the modern world into the traditional African society, bringing with it a regime of exploitation and brutality. The missionaries, who were also complicit in the atrocities, are absent from the scene, but their influence is felt through the imposition of Western values and beliefs that justified the subjugation of the African people. This image is a stark reminder of the brutal realities of colonialism and the atrocities committed against the native population in the name of progress and productivity. The legacy of this dark chapter in history continues to shape the political, social, and economic landscape of the Congo and Africa as a whole.
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