AP Success - AP World History: King Leopold II's Colonial Ambitions
An 1882 letter by King Leopold II of Belgium describing his thoughts on relations with central African chieftains."The terms of the treaties Stanley has made with native chiefs do not satisfy me. There must at least be an added article to the effect that they delegate to us their sovereign rights, the treaties must be as brief as possible and in a couple of articles must grant us everything."
Question 1
Based on the source, what was King Leopold II's primary objective in the treaties with central African chieftains?
To promote Christianity and European values in Africa.
To establish equal trade partnerships with African chieftains.
To create a coalition against other European colonial powers.
To obtain sovereign rights over central African territories.
Question 2
The source reflects which of the following European colonial practices in Africa during the late 19th century?
Imposing one-sided treaties to control African lands and peoples.
Forming alliances with African states to resist other colonizers.
Promoting the idea of self-determination for African nations.
Engaging in direct military conquest of African kingdoms.
Question 3
King Leopold II's insistence on brevity in the treaties suggests that he wanted to:
Ensure that the African chieftains fully understood the agreements.
Facilitate the translation of the treaties into multiple languages.
Demonstrate respect for the cultural practices of the African chieftains.
Minimize the chance of legal disputes and ensure quick compliance.
Question 4
The attitude of King Leopold II in the source best exemplifies which of the following historical patterns?
The prioritization of economic over political control in colonial territories.
Imperialist powers' disregard for indigenous sovereignty during colonization.
The use of diplomacy and mutual respect in European-African relations.
European rulers' efforts to establish democratic institutions in colonies.
Question 5
Which of the following events is most directly related to the perspective expressed by King Leopold II in the source?
The rise of nationalist movements in Africa during the early 20th century.
The Berlin Conference's establishment of free trade zones in Africa.
The implementation of the Mandate System after World War I.
The Scramble for Africa and the partitioning of African territories among European powers.
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