why did belgium colonize congo
Confidence votes 12. King Leopold colonized the Congo to gain a monetary profit. :/. He felt that he was not truly ruling Belgium because of parliament and felt the need for some recognition. He decided to gain that recognition by ruling a colony and then gaining money from it to be used to make monuments and parks.onfidence votes 12. King Leopold colonized the Congo to gain a monetary profit. :/. He felt that he was not truly ruling Belgium because of parliament and felt the need for some recognition. He decided to gain that recognition by ruling a colony and then gaining money from it to be used to make monuments and parks.