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mar 1, 1885 - Scramble for Africa

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Refers to the late 19th and early 20th-century period when European powers rapidly colonized and divided the African continent among themselves. This period, driven by industrial revolution and economic and strategic interests, saw a shift from limited European presence to almost complete control over Africa.

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mar 1, 1885
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~ 141 years ago