Belgian Congo, According to Rob in Halett started under the king Leopold II. He owned the Congo as private colony from 1885 to 1908. His possession of the said Congo was possible due to the help of United States of America. In the class, we concluded that Berlin Congress was the unique reason that decided the division of Africa. During Congo Free State, also known as direct company rule, almost half of the indigenous population was exterminated.
In 1908, the Belgian Parliament was subject to international pressure, especially from Great Britain despite its non-cooperation, and took over the Free State. It was then called the Belgian Congo (direct colonial rule). In the Belgian Congo, everything was ruled under the elected Belgian government.
In 1908, the Belgian Parliament was subject to international pressure, especially from Great Britain despite its non-cooperation, and took over the Free State. It was then called the Belgian Congo (direct colonial rule). In the Belgian Congo, everything was ruled under the elected Belgian government.