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=Berlin Conference=

In 1884, the powers of Western Europe gathered in Berlin at the request of Portugal to end confusion over the colonization of Africa. At the time of the conference, only coastal areas were colonized by the Europeans. At the conference, they argued over arbitrary boundaries. They decided to claim whatever land they chose, on a first come, first serve basis. The colonial powers disregarded all ethnic, cultural, and political boundaries. This created tension and disorganization in Africa that exists until the present day. By 1914, the conference powers had divided the continent of Africa among themselves into 50 countries.



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