It wasn't easy, there was a lot of war (eg. Boer War against dUTCH AND bRITISH, in South Africa) I am from SA
ANSWER: ANywaz the point is that, European Nations were the most powerful at that time, they could take over and do whatever they wanted
protectorates
Protectorates
This was a meeting of European nations, held in Berlin, to divide the continent for colonization. The US did not attend, as it was not interested.
It was the Conference of Berlin
Somewhere near Ruanda-Urundi in central Africa.
Because at the time European nations were so powerful they were able to do whatever they wanted.
1884 - 1885. Goal was to divide up Africa between all the European nations except for Switzerland.
protectorates
Protectorates
In 1884, European nations convened at the Berlin Conference to discuss the partition of Africa. This conference aimed to regulate European colonization and trade in Africa, leading to the establishment of formal colonial boundaries and spheres of influence. The agreements made during the conference significantly impacted African territories and peoples, often disregarding existing ethnic and cultural divisions.
This was a meeting of European nations, held in Berlin, to divide the continent for colonization. The US did not attend, as it was not interested.
It wasn't easy, there was a lot of war (eg. Boer War against dUTCH AND bRITISH, in South Africa) I am from SA ANSWER: ANywaz the point is that, European Nations were the most powerful at that time, they could take over and do whatever they wanted
At the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 the European nations decided on how they would divide up the ownership of Central Africa to avoid fighting over it. The conference didn't actually approve the territorial claims of the European nations, but they did agree on a set of rules to avoid conflict in partitioning of the region.
14 nations or countries.
European countries began dividing Africa into colonies during the late 19th century, a process that intensified after the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885. This conference established the rules for the colonization of Africa, leading to the rapid acquisition of territories by European powers. By the early 20th century, most of the continent had been claimed by various European nations. The colonial period profoundly impacted Africa's political, social, and economic structures.
It was the Conference of Berlin
Berlin