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How many European powers had African colonies?
Six
Why did European leaders meet At the Berlin conference?
To agree on the division of African territory between European powers
Why do you think revolution swept so many African nations following their Independenc from European rule?
They wanted independence before WWII, but after the war, many European powers were weak and flooded in debt. African colonies used this to their advantage and many broke free from foreign control.
How many African countries still belong to European colonial powers?
None. Spain still has territory on the African continent, as far as I know that is all that remains historically. None.
When did most African countries gain their independence from European colonial powers?
after WWII
Which group was responsible for determining the borders of African colonies and later countries?
European imperial powers.
In 1884 14 countries met at the Berlin Conference why?
To agree on the division of African territory between European powers
How many European countries held African colonies by 1914?
7 European Countries were held African colonies by 1914.
What did the African representatives play in the Berlin Conference?
African representatives were not invited to the Berlin Conference in 1884-1885, where European powers partitioned Africa. Their interests and sovereignty were not considered, and decisions were made without their input. This resulted in the arbitrary division of African territories among European colonial powers.
Is it true African representatives attended the Berlin conference?
No, African representatives did not attend the Berlin Conference, which took place in 1884-1885. The conference was organized by European powers to discuss the partitioning of Africa among themselves, and it was conducted without any input or representation from African leaders or nations. This exclusion highlighted the colonial mindset of the time, where European powers disregarded the sovereignty and rights of African peoples.
How did counties in Africa gain independence?
European powers were no longer able to afford the recourses to maintain control of their african countries
What was one major consequence of 20th century decolonization in Africa?
Answer this question… European powers lost influence in African countries.
