Consider the absolute deliberation with which King Leopold simultaneously forged a colonial state and convinced much of Europe and the United States that his goals were entirely humanitarian in the context of the era of New Imperialism. What specific tactics did he use to fool different nations and members of the international community as to his intentions and actions? Do you believe they were entirely hoodwinked (tricked) or were there other factors at play to explain why they went along with his plans? What methods did Leopold employ in his "counter-campaign" against the activists who sought to stop his rule of the Congo?
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