What occurred at the berlin conference of 1884 see answers 2 ask for. From social media ads to billboards, powerpoint presentations to. It aimed at determining the territories of the states in the balkan peninsula after the russoturkish war of 1877. Stanley took part as a technical consultant for the american delegation, but had little influence. Imperialism domination of another countryregion economically, politically, and socially colony territory that a foreign power rules directly direct officials protectorate territory with own gov.
Austriahungary, belgium, denmark, france, germany, great britain. Choose from 189 different sets of berlin conference of 1884 flashcards on quizlet. The conference will begin november 15, 1884, for the purpose. This conference of the then great european powers including. A presentation suitable for paper 2, scramble for africa. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. The berlin conference of 1884 1885, also known as the congo conference german. Africas vast mineral resources europeans were competing with each other the berlin conference 1884 the representatives at the conference literally drew, erased. The conference, also known as the congo conference, looked at africa as a great source of wealth in many areas to be shared among the participating countries. These did not take into factor any geographical factors or ethnicity. Despite most african countries having regained their independence by the late 1950s, the borders drawn by the european powers have caused political conflict and turmoil that. At the time of the conference, only the coastal areas of africa were colonized by the european powers. By the end of colonialism most of africa was under its control.
Britain france germany portugal belgium austriahungary italy what did they discuss. A summary and significance of the berlin conference of 188485. The broad purpose of the conference was to create a freetrade region in the congo basin and neighboring areas, in the belief that such a. European competition for africa the berlin conference of 18841885 marked the climax of the european competition for territory in africa, a process commonly known as the scramble for africa. The berlin conference of 18841885, also known as the congo conference german. It ended most existing forms of african autonomy and selfgovernance, assuring that. Berlin west africa conference european history britannica. The berlin conference of 18841885 stock illustration download. Bismarck and jules ferry cooperated in 1884 to summon an international conference at berlin to settle amicably the future of the congo in central tropical africa. Kongokonferenz or west africa conference westafrikakonferenz, regulated european colonization and trade in africa during the new imperialism period and coincided with germanys sudden emergence as an imperial power.
The berlin conference was a series of meetings held in 1884 and 1885 with the goal of dividing the continent of africa between the european powers. It includes a one page reading that provides concise and detailed information about th. The berlin conference led to a scramble for africa as european nations rushed to. Ppt the berlin conference powerpoint presentation free. Berlin conference simple english wikipedia, the free. Berlin conference of 18841885 to divide africa powerpoint ppt presentation. I have also included a word search starter with key. The berlin conference of 18841885 formally regulated european colonial efforts in the scramble for africa and basically overrode the autonomy and selfgovernance of african peoples. The berlin conference ppt video online download slideplayer. The berlin africa conference 18841885 and the onset of partition 0th edition by german historical institute in london author, stig forster editor, wolfgang j. Africa after the cold war, a conversation with dr adekeye adebajo duration. The berlin conference of 1884 peacefully divided africa between world leaders. Help with explaining more about the berlin conference. The meeting was held in berlin, germany, from november 1884 to february 1885 and included representatives from the united states and such.
This presentation accompanies the berlin conference group activity. State the terms of the berlin conference 1884 1885. The berlin conference was a meeting of 14 nations to discuss territorial disputes in africa. The berlin conference of 18841885 marked the climax of the european competition for territory in africa, a process commonly known as the scramble for africa. During the 1870s and early 1880s european nations such as great britain, france, and germany began looking to africa for natural resources for their growing industrial sectors as well as a potential market for the goods these factories.
It also made nations even more angry because they felt like they didnt get a fair. By the time of the berlin conference in 1884, european activity in africa was limited to around 20% of the continent. Although africa is physically remote from the power centers of europe, north america, and asia, it is surrounded. Kongokonferenz or west africa conference westafrikakonferenz, regulated european colonization and trade in africa during the new imperialism period and coincided with germanys sudden emergence as. Italy, spain, portugal, netherlands, belgium, swedennorway. An orange gradient background in this theme sets off the black title bar and coordinating tab for the slide number. Imperialism domination of another countryregion economically, politically, and. Some light accompany the slides to teachers to use.
The berlin conference or congo conference of 188485 made rules for european colonization and trade in africa. With 24%, natural gas is the second fuel in eu25 after oil 37% eu25 consumed 492,5bcm in 2005, representing a 1,9% increase as compared to 2004 eurogas members represent 99% of the eu25 gas consumption 486bcm in 2005. The berlin conference was held in berlin, germany, from november 15, 1884, to february 26, 1885. This is a general purpose design template in widescreen 16.
How did the berlin conference of 1884 affect africa. The african continent was randomly divided in about fifty countries. Ppt colonization of africa powerpoint presentation. State the terms of the berlin conference 1884 1885 answers. At the berlin conference the european colonial powers scrambled to gain control over the interior of the continent. Learn berlin conference of 1884 with free interactive flashcards. To the berlin conference of 188485 came representatives from fourteen statesroughly all the states of europe except switzerland. Macharia munene accepted december 15 1989 abstract this paper hopes to help to increase the understanding of american historical involvement in african affairs by focusing on the 1884 85 berlin conference on africa. The consequences of the berlin west africa conference of 18845 are still with us today.
The countries represented at the time included austriahungary, belgium, denmark, france, germany, great britain, italy, the netherlands, portugal, russia, spain, swedennorway unified from 1814 to 1905, turkey, and the united states of america. Berlin conference reading, map and questions this 6 page resource covers the history and significance of the berlin conference during the scramble for africa and imperialism in africa. In so doing, i also wish to give impetus to a reassessment of swedish identity in relation to africa, including after decolonisation, and of how this identity has been constructed through historical narratives. What were the outcomes of the berlin conference in 1884. A hundred years ago at the conference of berlin, european men began the process of dividing up africa into colonial possessions. It also touches a bit on the berlin conference of 1884. The berlin conference of 188485, also known as the congo conference german. The berlin conference 1884 meeting of european powers to carve out spheres of influence in africa the berlin conference 1884 why the desire to have. I know there was a meeting in 18841885 which representatives of european nations agreed upon rules for colonizing of africa, but i would like to know more explaining about it all. Berlin conference berlin conference text general act. Ppt the berlin conference 1884 powerpoint presentation.
A political cartoon illustrating the way africa was carved up at the berlin conference. During the 1870s and early 1880s european nations such as great britain, france, and germany began looking to africa for natural resources for their growing industrial sectors as well as a potential market for the goods these. Typical of the emotion engendered is this passage from the british journal, new statesman, for january 27, 1984. Berlin conference 1884 presentation by ariel jones tpt. The congress of berlin june july 1878 was a meeting of the representatives of the eras six great powers in europe russia, great britain, france, austriahungary, italy and germany, the ottoman empire and four balkan states greece, serbia, romania and montenegro. Bismarck opened the berlin conference on nov 15, 1884, by reminding the ambassadors of livingstones three cscommerce, christianity, and civilization unesco 15. The effects of the berlin conference on africa essay. The berlin conference of 1884 the berlin conference of 1884 1885 established rules for the conquest of africa. The conference ended on february 26, 1885, with the signing of the general act of the berlin conference also called the congo act by representatives of the countries. The berlin conference, 18845 by wendy devine on prezi. This forced apart people coming from a same background and belief system, whereas, in some cases, it compelled people from different school of thoughts to.
By the time independence returned to africa in 1950, the realm had acquired a legacy of political fragmentation that could neither be eliminated nor made to operate. Fourteen countries were represented by a plethora of ambassadors when the conference opened in berlin on november 15, 1884. The berlin conference of 18841885 colonization of africa stock illustration. The berlin conference 1884 meeting of european powers to carve out spheres of influence in africa the berlin conference 1884 why the desire to have influence in africa.
Berlin conference of 1884 flashcards and study sets quizlet. By 1914, africa had been completely divided into 50 countries among the conference participants. The ottoman empire and the usa although the usa was an observer. Pdf the ghost of berlin conference 18841885 that partitioned africa into specific spheres of influence has continued to haunt africa many years. The conference met during the scramble for africa, a time with more colonial activity by european powers. Berlin conference of 1884 1885 to divide africa the colonization of the continent by european powers by matt t. The berlin conference and the partition of africa ppt. The centennial of the west african conference of berlin. Media in category berlin conference 1884 the following 8 files are in this category, out of 8 total. Representatives sat around a large map of africa and agreed to settle matters peacefully.
The berlin conference of 1884 1885 marked the climax of the european competition for territory in africa, a process commonly known as the scramble for africa. As countries scrambled to establish colonies on the continent, the heads of state wanted to head off any potential conflicts between them over territory. Find an answer to your question what occurred at the berlin conference of 1884 1. The conference lasted until february 26, 1885 a three month period where colonial powers. Berlin west africa conference, a series of negotiations nov. Berlin conference of 18841885 the berlin conference was a meeting of 14 nations to discuss territorial disputes in africa. The berlin conference 18845 the berlin conference was africas undoing in more ways than one. Pdf postneofunctionalism, panafricanism and regional. No international law governed the delegates or proceedings of the berlin conference. Alina ko contribution to war results of the berlin conference even though the berlin conference had set rules and divided africa among the nations, conflict still arose.
Download ppt the berlin conference and the partition of africa 18841885. Download this the berlin conference of 18841885 vector illustration now. Among those present at the conference were representatives from fourteen different countries. The berlin conference the berlin conference 18841885. Ppt berlin conference of 18841885 to divide africa powerpoint. The colonial powers superimposed their domains on the african continent.
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