Final answer:
King Leopold II of Belgium sent explorers and intermediaries to the Congo to scout his land and they were given access to the various lands and their wealth through leasing portions, which resulted in the brutalization and exploitation of the local population.
Step-by-step explanation:
King Leopold II of Belgium sent explorers and intermediaries to the Congo to scout his land. These individuals were given access to the various lands and their wealth through leasing portions of the Congo to private companies and individuals. They brutalized the local population and exploited the region's resources such as ivory and rubber.