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command economy
what does the author mean when he says the congo free state had a “command economy”?
according to leopold ii, the congolese people were idle and needed to be commanded.
the congo free state commanded the most economic resources in all of africa.
the wants and needs of the congolese people commanded the economy’s direction.
the congolese people had to do and produce whatever leopold ii commanded.

Explanation:

A command economy is one where economic decisions are made by a central authority. In the case of the Congo Free State under Leopold II, he was the central - authority dictating production and work. The Congolese people had no say and had to follow his commands regarding what to produce and do.

Answer:

The Congolese people had to do and produce whatever Leopold II commanded.