Events that occurred in Africa from 1800-1914

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  • David Livingstone

    David Livingstone was a minister from Scotland and he traveled with a group of Africans deep into central Africa.

  • Discovery

    Diamonds were discovered.

  • Africa before Imperialism

    Europeans controlled only 10% of the continent of Africa, mainly on the coast.

  • Territory

    The scramble for African territory began.

  • Return to Africa

    Stanley returned to Africa and signed treaties with the local cheifs on the Congo River valley.

  • Berlin Conference

    14 European nations met to prevent fighting and to lay down rules for the division of Africa.

  • Discoveries

    Gold was discovered in South Africa, diamonds along with gold increased European interest in colonizing the land.

  • European Control

    Liberia and Ethiopia remained free from European control.