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From the late 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century, King Leopold ruled in Congo. He forced males to collect wild rubber and ivory and kept females and children hostage. Women and children often had their noses, ears and hands cut off when their husbands and fathers did not return or did not collect enought resources. King Leopold is responsible for killing over 10 milllion people. The imperialist also made contrubutions to life in the Congo. They made roads and build railroad stations. When the imperialist left, Congolese people had some effects. Millions of famlies had to learn to live without members of their family because they were killed in the genocide. ​