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The General Act of the Berlin Conference, can be seen as a formalization of the Scramble for Africa, but some historians warn against overemphasizing its role in the colonial separation of Africa and drawing attention to the bilateral agreements made before and after the conference. [2] [3] [4] These conferences contributed to ushering in a period of increased colonial activity by European powers, which eliminated or excluded most forms of African autonomy and self-government. [5] Although fourteen countries were represented, five of them – Austria-Hungary, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden-Norway and the United States – returned without legal possessions in Africa.
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