Why was Congolese rubber known as "red rubber"?
a) It was metaphorically soaked in the blood of the Congolese forced to harvest the rubber.
b) The sap of the rubber trees native to the Congo was reddish brown in color.
Consider This: What were the criticisms of King Leopold’s policies in the Congo? See 10.6: Narrative: Red Rubber.
c) The Congolese, angered by Belgian treatment, organized political groups adhering to Marxist principles.
Consider This: What were the criticisms of King Leopold’s policies in the Congo? See 10.6: Narrative: Red Rubber.
d) Steamboats bringing the rubber harvest down the Congo were painted red to enhance their visibility on the river.
Consider This: What were the criticisms of King Leopold’s policies in the Congo? See 10.6: Narrative: Red Rubber.
a) It was metaphorically soaked in the blood of the Congolese forced to harvest the rubber.
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