Berlin Conference 1885-86
Agreements
effective occupation principle
attempt to limit slavery
repartition of the Congo area
between
Belgium of Leopoldo II
France
Freedom of navigation through the Congo and Niger.
Consecuences
conflicts were ordered, but conflicts were not avoided
incorporation of Germany and other countries
Where to ?
to the conquest
accelerated the conquest of Africa
For what?
so as not to run out of room
Causes
Germany's intention( Bismarck)
Of what?
Join the colonial race
avoid conflicts among colonizers
(France, Belgium, etc...)
for the Congo
What is?
Representatives from 12 European states plus the United States and Turkey
They met in Berlin to define their respective positions in Africa.
African representatives are absent