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RUDIKE [14]
11 months ago
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How does Leopold II hide his true intentions in the Congo behind a “charade of philanthropy?”

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Colt1911 [192]11 months ago
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Leopold committed to ending the east African slave trade, promoting humanitarian policies, ensuring free commerce inside the colony, and eliminating import tariffs for 20 years.

This is further explained below.

<h3>Who is  Leopold II?</h3>

Generally, Between the years 1865 and 1909, Leopold II reigned as the second King of Belgium. He was also the self-proclaimed authoritarian ruler of the Congo Free State between the years 1885 and 1908.

On February 5, 1885, Belgian King Leopold II formed the Congo Free State by forcibly appropriating the African continent as his personal own. This act marked the beginning of the Belgian colonial era in the Congo.

Leopold did not establish a colony in the Congo as many other European nations did elsewhere in Africa; rather, he personally owned and controlled the territory.

In conclusion, Leopold made a commitment to end the slave trade in East Africa, support humanitarian causes, ensure free commerce inside the colony, not impose any import charges for twenty years, and promote charitable and scientific endeavors.

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