An alliance with Portugal brought wealth and foreign recognition to Kongo, as well as
A. an inroad into European politics.
B. the right to limit the slave trade.
C. a diplomatic connection to the Spanish.
D. a later alliance with the English.
E. the eventual destruction of the kingdom.
Answer: E
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