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In History / High School | 2014-07-15

Why was France alarmed after the Belgian government seized the Congo from King Leopold?

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Belgium annexed the Congo in 1908 because of horrible conditions there under King Leopold's rule.

Answered by bbb911 | 2024-06-10

France was alarmed after Belgium seized the Congo from King Leopold II due to geopolitical shifts and humanitarian concerns. The withdrawal of Leopold's personal control highlighted abuses and changed the balance of power in African colonization. In essence, it raised worries that other nations' colonial practices could come under scrutiny, potentially affecting French interests in Africa.
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Answered by bbb911 | 2024-12-26

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