1. How and why did Leopold II build an African Empire
He founded stations all along the river at Vivi, Isangila, Manyanga, Ntamo, and Mswata above Stanleypool. ... A road was constructed from the lower river to Stanley Pool at which point the river became navigable. ... For extra capital to funding Leopold turned to Dutch capitalists already established at the mouth of the river. ... Britain favoured extension of Portuguese power to southern banks of the river. ...
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