United Nations and the Congo

Lesson Plan Snapshot:

• Congo is called Zaire today.
• Before 1960 it was run as a Belgian colony.
• It became independent on 30th June 1960.
• The Belgian Govt had not prepared the Congo for independence and soon there was chaos in the country.
• All significant jobs, i.e. doctors, government positions, army officers were given to white Belgians.
• There was not a single black doctor in the country.
• The new Prime Minister, Patrice Lumumba, faced problems immediately.
• White officers in the army refused to promote blacks and the soldiers mutinied and attacked their white officers and civilians.

Powerpoint Lesson Plan:

• Aimed at Students studying across UK Year 7,8 & 9 or equivalent
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• Complete lesson plan on the United Nations & their involvement in Congo.