berlin and brussels confernce Flashcards
When was the Brussels conference
1876
Who hosted the Brussels conference?
King Leopold of Belgium
Who attended the Brussels conference?
Explorers and leaders across Europe
What was established to coordinate European efforts after the Brussels conference?
International African Association
What did they conclude needed developed after the Brussels conference?
Routes in Africa to Great Lakes and roads and railways
What was concluded about the native Africans after the Brussels conference?
They were unable to develop the national resources themselves so needed European help
What did the Brussels conference actually do?
Increased competition as other countries were suspicious of Leopold’s intentions
What did king Leopold secretly want to do?
Establish an empire in the Congo
When was the Berlin Conference?
1884-1885
Who hosted the Berlin Conference?
German chancellor Otto von Bismarck
Who attended the Berlin Conference?
14 European nations and USA
After the Berlin Conference what was decided to remain neutral?
Rivers
By 1900 how much of Africa was owned by Europeans?
90%
What did the General Act state?
There should be free trade, powers should protect indigenous people and powers should inform other powers if they assert claims on Africa’s coast and suppress slave trade
What did ‘effective occupation’ mean?
Whoever reached the land first could keep it
