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.
1884 - 1885. Goal was to divide up Africa between all the European nations except for Switzerland.
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.
Because at the time European nations were so powerful they were able to do whatever they wanted.
It was the Conference of Berlin
There are a number of things that the Berlin conference accomplished. The European nations came agreed on how to divide the African countries peacefully. The conference took place in 1885.
Conference of BerlinWho: European colonists and Africans The conference was convened by Portugal but led by Otto von Bismarck, chancellor of the newly united Germany.What: meeting between European nations to create rules on how to peacefully divide Africa among them for colonization.When: 1884-1885Where: Berlin in EuropeWhy: Control of Africa's wealth and resources
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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.
The reason for the Berlin Conference was to establish a way to divide Africa, while preventing European countries going to\ war for it.
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