Question

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.
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.

Answer 1

A.rushed to set up colonies in africa

Answer 2

The Berlin Conference of 1885 is said to have set off a “scramble for Africa.” That means that Europeans rushed to set up colonies in Africa.

The "Scramble for Africa" was the invasion, occupation, division, colonization and annexation of African territory by European powers during the period of New Imperialism, between 1881 and 1914. It is also called the Partition of Africa and the Conquest of Africa.

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