Question

In 1884 the heads of european countries met to determine how to divide up africa and set up colonial boundaries peacefully. this conference was led by german chancellor otto von bismark of germany with the goal of european countries expanding their coastal claims into the interior of africa. no one representing any kingdom or nation in africa was present at the conference.

Answer 1

Berlin conference is the answer

Answer 2

You have described the Berlin Conference which occurred in 1884-85 to create a peaceful means of carving the continent of Africa. Of course, the Africans were not represented and viewed this as conquest instead of a peaceful negotiation. This would settle European fighting over land and begin a 80-90 year period of European colonization throughout Africa and the world.