Can I get some reading recommendations on the history of colonialism/imperialism in Africa? Anything to do with the meme (about France) would be cool also. I’m not familiar with Euro history so anything to dunk on my lib Euro friends is also appreciated.
France did the same thing to Haiti all the way back in the 19th century. I guess if it ain't broke...
And other European powers and the US went along with it - they refused to recognize Haiti's independence and trade until Haiti gave in to the French ransom demand.