Question

The American explorer Henry Morton Stanley staked claims along the Congo River in Africa on behalf of _____.

Answer 1

The American explorer Henry Morton Stanley staked claims along the Congo River in Africa on behalf of Leopold II of Belgium.

Stanley was hired by the ambitious King Leopold II of Belgium, who in 1876 organized an international scientific and philanthropic association, which he named the International African Association, which concealed a particular company of the king. The king expounded his intentions to introduce Western civilization and religion in that part of Africa, but he concealed his desire to appropriate the lands for his own benefit. Stanley returned to the Congo by order of the king and negotiated with the tribal chiefs to obtain land concessions.

Answer 2

The correct answer to this question is King Leopold II. The American explorer Henry Morton Stanley staked claims along the Congo River in Africa on behalf of King Leopold II. Thank you for posting your question. I hope that this answer helped you. Let me know if you need more help.