The most accurate response to explain why the Belgian Congo was unable to attain peace immediately after gaining independence is "Mobutu was a poor leader who could not unite the people." After gaining independence in 1960, the Congo faced significant political instability, ethnic conflict, and power struggles, exacerbated by Mobutu's authoritarian rule and inability to unify the diverse nation.
Evaluate why the Belgian Congo was unable to attain peace immediately after gaining independence.(1 point)
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The Belgians invaded the Congo and took back control.
The Belgians invaded the Congo and took back control.
Mobutu was a poor leader who could not unite the people.
Mobutu was a poor leader who could not unite the people.
The Belgian military leaders maintained power over Congolese soldiers.
The Belgian military leaders maintained power over Congolese soldiers.
The Soviet Union allied with the Belgians to fight the Congolese.
The Soviet Union allied with the Belgians to fight the Congolese.
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