What happened in the Democratic Republic of Congo shortly after the Belgian Congo received independence from European rule?

A.

The country formed an alliance with neighboring Zaire.

B.

The government was overthrown by Defense Minister Joseph Mobutu.

C.

The government established a tax system to finance schools and hospitals.

D.

Southern tribes revolted, started a civil war, and took over the government.

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Emmanuel Garrett

28 February, 06:49

What happened in the Democratic Republic of Congo shortly after the Belgian Congo received independence from European rule?

A.

The country formed an alliance with neighboring Zaire.

B.

The government was overthrown by Defense Minister Joseph Mobutu.

C.

The government established a tax system to finance schools and hospitals.

D.

Southern tribes revolted, started a civil war, and took over the government.

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Macie Hanson · Answer 1

The correct answer for this question is "C. The government established a tax system to finance schools and hospitals."

The event that happened in the Democratic Republic of Congo shortly after the Belgian Congo received independence from European rule is that t he government established a tax system to finance schools and hospitals.