King Leopold II of Belgium played a crucial role in organizing the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, primarily to legitimize his claims to the Congo Free State. His goal was to secure international recognition for his brutal exploitation of the region's resources while presenting it as a philanthropic endeavor aimed at civilizing Africa. By participating in the conference, Leopold sought to ensure that other European powers would not interfere with his ambitions in the Congo, ultimately facilitating a personal empire built on forced labor and extraction.
King Leopold of Belgium became the monarch of the Congo Free State.
King Leopold of Belgium became the monarch of the Congo Free State.
The Berlin Conference was held in 1884 in Berlin. Fourteen European countries and the United States got together to plan the further exploitation of Africa.
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The major Western imperliar powers came together to divide the territory of Africa peacefully instead of going to war.
King Leopold of Belgium became the monarch of the Congo Free State.
Leopold II
King Leopold of Belgium became the monarch of the Congo Free State.
Leopold II
to stop Leopold III from taking over Africa
King Leopold of Belgium became the monarch of the Congo Free State.
The Berlin Conference regulated how European colonization and trade could take place in Africa. Known also as the Congo Conference, this conference brought about the brutal power of King Leopold II.
King Leopold of Belgium became the monarch of the Congo Free State.
King Leopold of Belgium became the monarch of the Congo Free State.
King Leopold of Belgium became the monarch of the Congo Free State.
King Leopold of Belgium became the monarch of the Congo Free State.
King Leopold of Belgium became the monarch of the Congo Free State.