Why did Leopold II of Belgium likely look to Africa for colonies?
a) Equatorial Africa had long been neglected by the large powers and was available for exploitation.
b) Belgium had railroad interests in central Africa.
Consider This: Which parts of the world had already been claimed by England, France, Spain, and Germany? See 10.2.2: A New Player.
c) Belgium paid off the French for permission to colonize there.
Consider This: Which parts of the world had already been claimed by England, France, Spain, and Germany? See 10.2.2: A New Player.
d) The Belgian king wished to provide education and medical care to the locals.
Consider This: Which parts of the world had already been claimed by England, France, Spain, and Germany? See 10.2.2: A New Player.
a) Equatorial Africa had long been neglected by the large powers and was available for exploitation.
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