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What was the objective of the Berlin Conference?

A. To create rules for colonization as European powers moved to the interior of Africa
B. To eliminate any existing claims to land so that colonization could start fresh
C. To divide Africa between European nations in a binding contract
D. To establish that slavery could continue on the African continent



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Final answer:

The Berlin Conference aimed to divide Africa among European nations and establish colonial boundary lines, reshaping the map of the continent.


Explanation:

The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 was convened with the objective to divide Africa among European nations and establish colonial boundary lines. This conference aimed to formalize rules for controlling African territories, promoting Christianity and commerce, and suppressing the slave trade.

By using the concept of 'effective occupation,' European powers could gain recognized colonial control only by establishing treaties with local leaders and developing the territories economically. The conference reshaped the map of Africa, leading to the direct control of around 90 percent of the continent by Europeans by the early 20th century.


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