Scramble for Africa Conferences

Question 1

What were the two main conferences in regards to the scramble for Africa?

Answer 1

• Brussels Conference 1876

- Berlin Conference 1884 - 85

Question 2

Give three factors that were identified as being important at the Brussels conference?

Answer 2

• Africans were seen to be in capable of developing natural resources.
• Portugal asserted claims to the mouth of the Congo.
• The competition for the territory increased and people became suspicious of Leopold’s actions

Question 3

Give three characteristics that were considered during the Berlin conference?

Answer 3

• In 1884 80% of Africa it was still under local control.
• In 1990 90% of the continent was in European hands.
• Powers should protect indigenous people