many Europeans viewed Africans as an inferior race
The Berlin Conference of 1884-85. Many European nations met to decide on what to do about where nations were allowed to Colonize, trade, and help stop Slavery (which at the time existed in Africa but had been nearly completely abolished in Europe).
The Berlin Conference which took place in the late 19th century determined many of the borders of present day Africa. Most of the borders were arbitrary and made little sense relating to potential conflict.
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14 nations or countries.
Many of the borders established in this conference are still in existence today creating deadly conflicts amongst ethnic groups.
Boundries were established at the Berlin Conference of 1884-5 in the form of 50 differenct geographical regions. Many of the borders established in this conference are still in existence today creating conflict amongst the peoples of decendents trying to stake claims to once belonged to their ethnic groups creating sometimes deadly conflicts in recent years. The main fighting is because of the vast amount of natural resources. The 14 European powers that held this conference had no considerations of the peoples of Africa. These new lines created havoc when these new lines split ethnic groups and communities.
They believed that Africans were uncivilized and needed to be guided by Europeans- APEX
The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 led to the arbitrary carving up of Africa among European powers, disregarding existing ethnic, cultural, and political boundaries. This resulted in deep-seated tensions and conflicts among various groups, as communities were split or grouped with rival factions. After European powers left, many newly independent African nations faced civil wars, ethnic strife, and governance challenges due to these imposed divisions, significantly hindering their development and stability. The legacy of colonialism further complicated post-independence efforts to establish cohesive national identities.
The area of the world most directly affected by the decisions made at the Berlin Conference (1884-1885) was Africa. The conference, attended by European powers, led to the partitioning of the continent into various colonial territories without regard for existing ethnic, cultural, or political boundaries. This division significantly impacted African societies and contributed to long-term conflicts, colonial exploitation, and the disruption of traditional governance systems. The consequences of these decisions are still felt in many African countries today.
There are many things that are not outcomes of the Campaign at Chatanooga, such as: the writings of Jules Verne, the paintings of Michelangelo, the formation of the League of Nations, the creation of the Dominion of Canada, the Berlin Conference, etc. If you have a certain set of choices in mind, you should include them in the question when you ask it.
There are many things that are not outcomes of the Campaign at Chatanooga, such as: the writings of Jules Verne, the paintings of Michelangelo, the formation of the League of Nations, the creation of the Dominion of Canada, the Berlin Conference, etc. If you have a certain set of choices in mind, you should include them in the question when you ask it.