In the Berlin conference in the 19th century, all of the super powers met and literally drew boundaries for who had claim to the different parts of Africa
In the "Scramble for Africa"
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The Conference 'regulated' the way in which territory in Africa could be claimed by the great European powers of the time. The so-called "Principle of Effective Occupation" in the Treaty set rules for the level of actual occupation and administration that had to be established before a country could claim it as a colony. The conference further decided on claims and occupations already made by several participating countries and drew a number of lines on the map, separating and awarding spheres of influence to several European countries.
European countries scrambled to claim colonies in Africa in the period of 1876-1914 which corresponds to the period during which the panama canal was being built.
In the Berlin conference in the 19th century, all of the super powers met and literally drew boundaries for who had claim to the different parts of Africa
In the "Scramble for Africa"
It was claimed by a mixture of European countries, but France had the largest claim.
European countries
Southeast Asia was perfect for plantation agriculture. As sugar cane, coffee, cocoa, rubber, coconuts, bananas, and pineapple became more important in the world market, the more eager European powers were to claim land.
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Economic exploitation: Imperial powers sought to extract resources such as oil, minerals, and agricultural products from Nigeria for their own benefit. Strategic interests: Nigeria's geographic location and natural resources made it a prime target for imperial powers seeking to expand their influence and control in Africa. Cultural and religious superiority: Some imperial powers believed in the civilizing mission, viewing their presence in Nigeria as a way to spread their culture and religious beliefs. Political dominance: Imperial powers aimed to control Nigeria's government and institutions to further their own political agendas and gain power in the region. Colonization and expansion: The desire for territorial expansion drove some imperial powers to colonize Nigeria, viewing it as a way to increase their land holdings and influence in Africa.
Southeast Asia was perfect for plantation agriculture. As sugar cane, coffee, cocoa, rubber, coconuts, bananas, and pineapple became more important in the world market, the more eager European powers were to claim land.
sending troops
The Conference 'regulated' the way in which territory in Africa could be claimed by the great European powers of the time. The so-called "Principle of Effective Occupation" in the Treaty set rules for the level of actual occupation and administration that had to be established before a country could claim it as a colony. The conference further decided on claims and occupations already made by several participating countries and drew a number of lines on the map, separating and awarding spheres of influence to several European countries.
European countries sent explorers to claim land in the continent. Citizens from these countries then began settling in these colonies.
European countries scrambled to claim colonies in Africa in the period of 1876-1914 which corresponds to the period during which the panama canal was being built.