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The Scramble for Africa describes the time period from 1880 to 1914 in which European countries quickly expanded their claims in Africa. In 1884, 14 countries met at the Berlin Conference to establish guidelines for how countries could claim African territory. Prior to the Berlin Conference, most European countries had only established smallHoldings along the coast of Africa. However, after the Berlin Conference, European countries began to establish large colonial empires in Africa. The main motive for European expansion in Africa was to obtain new markets and raw materials. African countries were also seen as a potential source of cheap labor. The scramble for Africa led to a great deal of conflict between European countries and between European countries and African peoples. The scramble for Africa also had a profound impact on the cultures and societies of Africa.