Many Africans were unhappy because Europeans were taking control, but mainly it was about the Europeans, who were fighting about who would get the countries in Africa... this mainly happened in 1914. I only know this because I'm doing the same thing in the 7th grade in Social Studies. (so... I'm pretty sure it's the right answer)
(1884 - 85) Series of negotiations at Berlin in which the major European nations met to determine the future of Central Africa. The participants declared the Congo River basin region to be neutral, guaranteed freedom of trade and shipping for all colonial powers, forbade slave trading, and rejected Portugal's claims to the region.
The result is I think 62 countries.
Resistance by Africa,difficult geography and diseases kept Europeans from moving into the interior of Africa.
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The 1st Europeans to establish a regime, in Africa south of the Sahara, were the English. England established a regime in South Africa.
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Slaves.
The Industrial Revolution influenced the scramble partition of Africa by making them loves many of their natives to the american colonies and also by weakening their influence in the mining industry.
They explored Africa.
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Europeans first saw West Africa as a new territory to obtain spices and agricultural products. West Africa was also a place for Europeans to trade their own goods.
There was no slavery in Africa before the Europeans got involved!
Countries that played a major role in the partition of Africa included Portugal, France, and Britain. Additional countries included the Germany, Spain, and Belgium.
Resistance by Africa,difficult geography and diseases kept Europeans from moving into the interior of Africa.
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Africa was colonized by the Europeans. :) peace out home dogz!
The Europeans came to Africa in a big boat if you need any more information email me :cmikes10@Yahoo.com
Europeans wanted to form colonies in west Africa because it was a good trading spot
Powerful African Armies Were Able To Keep The Europeans Out Of Most Of Africa For 400 Years