Title: Examining the darkness. This essay is about the Belgiam Congo under the leadership of King Leopold II and the treatment of the native inhabitants/Congolese.

Examining the Darkness Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen to the grand opening of our new exhibit, examining the darkness. It has been many years since Belgium first discovered the vast new area of land known as the Congo. It has been many years since America first recognized our claim on the Congo. It has been many years since we have felt the economical and cultural growth in our country because of the Congo. And it has …

…who lived and died in the Congo, but not without knowing the atrocities committed by them. It is true that the Congo gave the world many new products, pieces of art and exotic animals, but these things did not come without a price. Remember what you have learned here today and never forget it. Take to heart not only the Belgian experience, but the African one as well. Thank you, and have a nice day.