Berlin, 1884-85
Topics
- The standard of civilization.
- Barbarian states and savages.
- Colonialism.
- Colonial administrators.
was a diplomatic meeting between major European powers to establish rules for colonizing Africa. The conference aimed to prevent conflicts among European nations by dividing African territories and establishing each nation’s claims. The outcome led to the “Scramble for Africa,” where European powers rapidly colonized the continent, disregarding existing African ethnic and cultural boundaries.