Question

In Scramble for Africa Which TWO phrases from the text best support the answer to Part A?

Answer 1

Answer:

A "Although the ruler of a small nation, King Leopold had deep pockets and an  obsessive desire to own an empire." (Paragraph 5)

C "Leopold determined the nature of its administration, and Leopold was the principal recipient of such profits as accrued from the undertaking." (Paragraph

Explanation:

Part A's answer is option A.

King Leopold had an obsessive desire to own an empire which is why he wanted the African territory of the Congo.

He believed that the wealth the country possessed was wasted on the African inhabitants which was why he ruled the country and determined the nature of its administration personally and any profits that came from the Congo went to him first.