Establishment of the Berlin Conference
Despite the name, the Berlin Conference was established under the regards of regulation including trade, colonization, and politically involved order throughout Africa.
Reasoning for the name, "The Berlin Conference," is that when the 14 nations met to discuss territorial disputes within Africa, they met in Berlin, Germany. |
The conference was first, and foremost, organized by Otto von Bismarck, chancellor of Germany, and called upon by Portugal.
14 nations, those of which that had claimed and colonized land in Africa, attended the conference. |
Holding place of the Berlin Conference: Berlin, Germany
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For majority reasoning, when the conference was called, it was explained that it was necessary so that war would not break out during the time of European competition striving for political control throughout Africa.
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Another impactful reason for great interest in colonization in Africa was the discovery of major natural resources throughout the continent.
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Imperial power, at this time, was beginning to arise into an unexpected and underestimated way of control. Imperialism causes, affects, and leads to much of the happenings during the Berlin Conference.
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Note: The Conference's formally given name through
history is "The Berlin Conference;" however, there are other names that it has been recognized as. The additional, well-known names include:
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