What did Henry Stanley do to help King Leopold II of Belgium?

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H enry Morton Stanley helped King Leopold II of Belgium to lay claim to the Congo and its resources.

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Henry Stanley assisted King Leopold II in claiming the Congo by exploring the region and establishing treaties with local leaders. This helped Leopold gain recognition at the Berlin Conference, leading to the creation of the Congo Free State, which was marked by severe exploitation. The actions of both Stanley and Leopold had devastating impacts on the indigenous population of the Congo. 
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What did Henry Stanley do to help King Leopold II of Belgium?

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