Congo Reform Movement and Key Figures

Joey O'Connor introduces Edmond Morel, a key figure in the modern human rights movement. Morel, initially a clerk at Elder Dempster, discovered discrepancies in shipping logs, revealing King Leopold's exploitation of the Congo. Morel quit his job to expose these injustices, forming the Congo Reform Association with Roger Casement. They assembled a team of influential figures, including Booker T. Washington and Mark Twain, to challenge and ultimately topple King Leopold's regime. The video encourages viewers to learn more about Morel and his courageous efforts.

Who is considered a key figure in the modern international human rights movement?

• William Cadbury

• Roger Casement

• Edmond Dane Morrell

• Joseph Conrad

What did Edmond Morrell discover about King Leopold's activities in the Congo?

• He was building schools

• He was militarizing the Congo

• He was shipping humanitarian aid

• He was promoting free trade

What action did Morrell take after discovering the truth about the Congo?

• He began writing to raise awareness

• He joined the military

• He moved to Belgium

• He started a shipping company

What was the main method used by Morrell to spread awareness about the Congo situation?

• Creating documentaries

• Public speeches

• Writing articles and books

• Organizing protests

Who encouraged Morrell to form the Congo Reform Association?

• Mark Twain

• Joseph Conrad

• Roger Casement

• Arthur Conan Doyle

What was the primary goal of the Congo Reform Association?

• To support King Leopold

• To promote Belgian chocolate

• To challenge King Leopold's rule

• To establish trade routes

Which famous author was part of the team assembled by Morrell and Casement?

• Mark Twain

• J.K. Rowling

• Ernest Hemingway

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

Which of the following was NOT a member of the dream team assembled by Morrell?

• Albert Einstein

• W.E.B. Du Bois

• Booker T. Washington

• Joseph Conrad

What was the outcome of the efforts by Morrell and his team?

• They established a new colony

• They were ignored by the public

• They were defeated by King Leopold

• They successfully toppled King Leopold

Which industry was William Cadbury associated with?

• Pharmaceuticals

• Automobiles

• Textiles

• Chocolates