Categorias: Todos - navigation - colonization - slavery - conflicts

por Maialen Arnaiz Andrada 2 anos atrás

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Berlin Conference 1885-86

In the late 19th century, European powers convened in Berlin to negotiate territorial claims in Africa, marking a significant moment in colonial history. This conference, organized by Otto von Bismarck, aimed to prevent conflicts among colonial powers, including Germany, France, and Belgium, as they divided the African continent.

Berlin Conference 1885-86

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