The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 was convened primarily to

Question

Answer 1

The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 was convened primarily to

promote trade between Africa and Europe
partition Africa among European powers ✓
grant independence to African colonies
establish the African Union

Explanation

European powers met in Berlin in 1884-1885 under Otto von Bismarck. They set rules for dividing Africa among themselves, such as “effective occupation”. No African leader was invited.

The meeting did not grant independence. The African Union was formed much later.

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