The Berlin Conference of 1885 is said to have set off a “scramble for Africa.” That means that Europeans A: rushed to set up col
onies in Africa. B: fought each other on African soil before leaving the continent. C: abandoned plans for establishing African colonies. D: grew interested in African music and art forms.
The Berlin Conference of 1885 is said to have set off a “scramble for Africa.” That means that Europeans A: rushed to set up colonies in Africa.
The period between 1881 and 1914 (the start of the I WW) is called New Imperialism. It also has the name of Partition of Africa or the Conquest of Africa. During this period European countries started the annexation, invasion, division and colonization of African territory, expanding their influence.
