What overseas possession did Belgium rule during Albert's reign?
The Belgian Congo
French Indochina
British India
Dutch East Indies
Answer
The Belgian Congo was an overseas possession of Belgium during Albert's reign. It was created in 1885 and existed until 1960. The Congo was a very large and resource-rich territory, and it was an important source of revenue for Belgium. However, the Belgian administration of the Congo was often harsh and exploitative, and it led to widespread poverty and suffering among the Congolese people.
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