Leopold's Ghost Crossword

The occupation, division, and colonization of African territory by European powers during the period of New Imperialism, between 1881 and 1914. (3 words)
Large State in Central Africa from 1885-1908. Ruled by King Leopold II. (3 Words)
Popular American Author (wrote Huckleberry Finn) who wrote against slavery in the Congo
A type of sailing ship created by the Portuguese in the 1440s
A trading system that involved the transportation of slaves between Africa, Europe, and the Americas (3 Words)
Welsh journalist - turned American explorer sought the Nile's river source and a Scottish explorer.
Scottish/British abolitionist famous for searching for the Nile's source. Ended the East African Arab-Swahili slave trade.
King of Belgium between 1865-1909, known for rule over the Congo and the atrocities committed there.
This person's observations of rubber and guns traded between the Congo and Belgium lead to a significant abolitionist movement.
U.S. President who congradulated Leopold on his speech to Congress. (Last Name)
1899 Novel depicting a voyage to the Congo River, through the Heart of Africa. (3 words)
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