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France vs. Prussia
During the Scramble for Africa, both France and Prussia both wanted the land in western Africa. In order to determine who got this land, the two countries fought in a war. In the end, France got defeated and Prussia took over the land -
Start of Scramble for Africa
The Scramble of Africa was started by King Leopoldo ll of Belgium. When he found out that there were mineral reports in The Congo Basin, he wanted to acquire this land to get these minerals. Then, after he went to Africa to acquire this land, other countries followed and started to move over to Africa as well. This began the Scramble for Africa. -
Britain Acquires South Africa
The Britians acquired the land of South Africa because this was a major trade route to India from this land. -
British Acquires Eastern Coastline of Africa
After the Britons acquired the land of South Africa, they eventually started making their way east. They made their way all the way to the east coast which allowed them to have an even bigger area for trade routes to India and the rest of the Mediterranean. -
Berlin Conference
When the countries of Europe began to travel and move to the lands of Africa, the Berlin Conference was held. This meeting, between the European countries, was held to divide the territories in Africa evenly among the European countries.
