15 nov 1884 - Berlin Conference
Description:
Effect of the rise of imperialism. A meeting between many large states of Europe (Britain, Belgium, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain) over the dividing of Africa. Africa was divided into a bunch of colonies, which were then exploited for raw materials and coerced labour. It was justified with scientific racism (social darwanism), as the Europeans believed they had a duty to "educate" the Africans. These colonies had no specific cultural or linguistic boundaries, and this remains true for the countries of Africa today.○Did not invite Africa to the conference
○To gain public acceptance, the conference resolved to end slave trade within European powers
○Led to coerced labour, disease, the depletion of natural resources and more
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Date:
15 nov 1884
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 140 ans