Question

How did Belgian imperialism in Africa differ from British imperialism?

a.Belgium treated Africans as second-class citizens with limited rights.
b.Belgium stripped local African leaders of all political influence.
c.Belgium controlled its colonies through economic pressure rather than military force.
d.Belgium sent huge numbers of European immigrants to its colonies.

Answer 1

Answer: Belgium stripped local African leaders of all political influence.

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Answer 2

The correct answer is a) Belgium treated Africans as second-class citizens with limited rights.

Step-by-step explanation:

When the 'scramble for Africa' took place, most European powers were trying to build vast colonies. The French and the British were very successful and the Belgians followed quickly, building a large colony on Congo River Basin.

However, while the British were building cities and legal system, the Belgians had given almost no rights to native Africans. Forced labor camps were normal and people who did not work properly could be severely punished even leading to death. Reports suggest that more than 10 million native Africans were killed by the Belgians.

Under King Leopold II of Belgium, the human rights situation were so bad that the French and the British were force to reach out to him and ask him to be a more moderating influence in the colony.