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.
Berlin.
Africa was divided by the Europeans into spheres of influence.
Berlin Conference
The Berlin Conference of 1884-85 was a conference that met to regulate colonization in Africa. It also met to regulate European trade on the continent. The outcome was the General Act of the Berlin Conference. This began a period of more colonial activity by Europeans by which they overtook the African countries.
Europeans were able to colonize Africa without fighting with one another.
King Leopold II. this was just a way for the Europeans to take control of most of Africa
It was the Conference of Berlin
What did the 15 European countries who met at the Berlin Conference in 1884 determine
The Berlin Conference regulated how European colonization and trade could take place in Africa. Known also as the Congo Conference, this conference brought about the brutal power of King Leopold II.
Africa.
The Berlin Conference, which took place in 1884 - 1885 is known by a couple of alternate names. One is the Congo Conference, and the other is the Berlin West Africa Conference.
Representatives from Africa