Question

Under the leadership of Leopold II, this European nation occupied a part of Africa almost 80 times larger than its own size and instituted harsh treatment of the African population which is responsible for over 10 million African deaths.

Group of answer choices

England

Germany

Italy

Answer 1

Answer:Belgium

Explanation: Although Leopold II established Belgium as a colonial power in Africa, he is best known for the widespread atrocities that were carried out under his rule, as a result of which as many as 10 million people died in the Congo Free State.