Berlin Conference 1885-86

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

avoid conflicts among colonizers

(France, Belgium, etc...)

for the Congo

Germany's intention( Bismarck)

Of what?

Join the colonial race

Otto von Bismarck (Chancellor of Germany) was the one who organized the Berlin Conference

accelerated the conquest of Africa

For what?

so as not to run out of room

incorporation of Germany and other countries

Where to ?

to the conquest

conflicts were ordered, but conflicts were not avoided

Freedom of navigation through the Congo and Niger.

repartition of the Congo area

between

France

Belgium of Leopoldo II

attempt to limit slavery

effective occupation principle

africa cast