Question

Which country’s desire to control the Congo River led to conflict?

Answer 1

Answer:

French

Explanation:

The French Congo began at Brazzaville on 10 September 1880 as a protectorate over the Bateke people along the north bank of the Congo River.The plan to develop the colony was to grant massive concessions to some thirty French companies. These were granted huge land on the promise they would be developed.

French claims by Pierre de Brazza were quickly acted on by the French military which took control of what is now the Republic of the Congo in 1881 and Guinea in 1884. Italy became part of the Triple Alliance, an event which upset Bismarck's carefully laid plans and led Germany to join the European invasion of Africa.