feb 26, 1885 - The treaty of Berlin
Description:
The Treaty of Berlin was part of the Berlin Conference, where European countries agreed on how to divide Africa. It gave King Leopold II control over the Congo Free State and set rules for colonization, like needing to establish control over areas to claim them and promoting free trade in the Congo Basin.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 26, 1885
Now
~ 140 years ago