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King Leopold II of Belgium is often criticized for his brutal exploitation of the Congo Free State, but some argue that his rule led to certain infrastructural developments. These included the establishment of roads, railways, and telegraph lines, which facilitated transportation and communication. Additionally, Leopold's regime introduced Western education and medical practices in some areas. However, these developments came at an immense human cost, overshadowing any potential benefits.
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What did leopold do in the Congo?
he basically cut off the hands of all the people who did not bring rubber or palm oil.....
How did king Leopold manage the Congo?
For a well researched answer, read, or watch King Leopold's Ghost.
Who was granted control of the Congo Free State?
Leopold II of Belgium.
Who enslaved the people of Congo?
King Leopold II
Who was the king of Belgium who went into the Congo?
He was Leopold II.
What African colony had been the personal property of Leopold II?
The African colony that had been the personal property of Leopold II was the Congo Free State, which later became the Belgian Congo. Leopold II exploited the colony for its natural resources, leading to brutal treatment of the local population.
What was the main result of the Berlin conference?
King Leopold of Belgium became the monarch of the Congo Free State.
Who was king Leopold?
King Leopold the II, was the king of Belgium and responsible for the deaths of many in the Belgium Congo.
Who did Leopold hire to explore the Congo?
King Leopold II of Belgium hired explorer Henry Morton Stanley to explore the Congo River basin. Stanley's expeditions in the late 19th century helped establish Leopold's claim over the territory, which he later turned into the Congo Free State. Leopold sought to exploit the region's resources and promote his vision of civilization and commerce in Africa.
Who did King Leopold II hire to explore the Congo?
Henry Stanley
What was the name of King Leopold's colony in Africa?
Congo Free State
What likely explains the poor standing of leopold ll among historians today?
Leopold II of Belgium was incredibly abusive and barbaric in the way he went about governing the Belgian Congo (the colony that is now the independent country called the Democratic Republic of the Congo).
