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Africa in the 1800's
Continent made up of hundreds of ethnic groups and languages. Slave trade. European trading posts only along coasts. Emissaries sent to investigate. -
Scramble for Africa
Henry Stanley of Belgium established a colony called Congo Free State, 1870's -
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Scramble for africa
The "scramble for Africa" took place between 1875 and 1900. -
Scramble For Africa
Taking advantage of Egypt's unrest, Britain occupied Egypt, 1882 -
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Berlin Conference
European leaders wanted to avoid war... -
Berlin Conference
RESULT: a transformation of political and economic Africa, with virtually all parts of the continent colonized by 1900