the major players in scrambie for africa were british and the principal objective for the land to grab land for mineral resources
deaths. lots of deaths
At the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, European leaders established that a country could claim land in Africa by effectively occupying it and demonstrating control over the territory. This was often done through treaties, military conquest, or establishing administrative presence. The conference aimed to regulate European colonization and trade in Africa, leading to the "Scramble for Africa."
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The largest country in Africa by land area is Algeria.
Algeria is the second largest country (by land area) in Africa.
The "scramble for Africa" meant that European nations wanted to get to Africa as quickly as possible and claim land because they were all competing over their overseas empire. Europeans wanted to get some land and explore Africa because they did not know a lot about Africa and its geography, calling it the "dark continent." Imperialism in Africa meant there was a new market for trading and Europeans thought it was their duty to teach their "little brothers" about industrialization and European life.
South Africa is a country.
Algeria is the largest country in Africa by land area.
The scramble for Africa took place in the 19th century when South Africa was being colonized by European countries. The Europeans would go to war to try and gain the land, and when they won the natives had to keep moving (like a defence wall they were being pushed closer and closer to the center).
Africa was rich in minerals, fertile lands, and other resources that could be used for development. This led many people to want to own large chunks of the land and as a result many conflicts arose.
A missionary would want land during the Scramble for Africa to establish churches, schools, and medical facilities, facilitating their mission to spread Christianity and promote education and health. Securing land would enable them to create stable communities where they could effectively engage with local populations, convert individuals, and address social issues. Additionally, land ownership would provide a base for long-term efforts, allowing them to build relationships with local leaders and integrate their religious teachings with cultural practices.