Why did King Leopold II want to set up children's colonies at Boma and Leo?
A. to supply more soldiers for his army
B. to provide more workers for his farms
C. to train children to gather ivory
D. to educate children in the French and Dutch languages
Answer (2)
King Leopold II established children's colonies at Boma and Leopoldville to provide more workers for his farms, intending to exploit local labor for agricultural productivity. This strategy was part of a broader plan to maximize profits from the Congo Free State's resources. The colonies reinforced economic dependency rather than focusing on education or military training. ;
King Leopold II set up children's colonies at Boma and Leopoldville mainly to provide more workers for his farms, aiming to exploit local labor for agricultural productivity. This approach was part of his broader strategy to maximize profits from the resources of the Congo Free State. The colonies emphasized economic benefit over education or training for other purposes.
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