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French Approve Treaty
The French approved a treaty that gave France the North bank of the Congo River. This is what started the claiming of Africa, because soon Britan, Germany, Italy, Portugal -
Berlin Conference
14 European Nations met to lay down rules of the divison of South Africa. They agreed that any European country could claim land, but they needed to notify the other countries in the nation before doing so. -
Creation of Maxim
The maxim was the first automatic gun to be created. This was made by the Europeans, and this external force gave them a major advantage. -
Boer War
The boer war was the first modern "total war" and this was caused by a rebellion against the Boers, so they took arms up against the British. The Boers launched commando raids and used guerilla tactics against Britain. The British responded by imprisoning Boer women and children in concentration camps, and burning down their farms. In 1902 the Noers were joined into a self governing union that was controlled by the British.
