What was one major characteristic of Belgian colonial rule over the Congo in
 the 19th century?
 O A. Rebel groups routinely attacked Belgian businesses and made the
 colony unprofitable.
 B. Belgium exercised indirect rule over the Congo and allowed local
 officials to handle its affairs.
 O C. Belgian leaders implemented a brutal system of forced labor
 among the Congolese people.
 O D. Congolese citizens were largely independent as long as they
 provided Belgium with rubber.