Explain King Leopold II and his involvement with the Congo.

History

1 answer:

Anit [1.1K]2 years ago

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answer:

belgian king leopold ii established the congo free state

by brutally seizing the african landmass as his personal

possession.

explanation:

on february 5, 1885, belgian king leopold ii established the

congo free state by brutally seizing the african landmass

as his personal possession. rather than control the congo

as a colony, as other european powers did throughout

africa, leopold privately owned the region.

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