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Why was imperialism good for Belgium? (while conquering the Congo)

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Imperialism for Belgium

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The Congo entered into imperialism during the reign of King Leopold II of Belgium, in 1885. It was during the late 19thcentury Congo entered into the colonial rule. King Leopard II dominated central Africa by establishing colonies through perusing Belgian government. He actions in Africa known as brutal and ruthless. King leopard II built his colony in Congo to secure rich minerals and natural resources. He captured people for the rubber trade and killed about 8-12 million African people in Congo.

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