Multiple choice

Which of these was NOT an effect of the Berlin Conference?

  1. Led to further colonization of Africa

  2. Quickened the European colonization of Africa

  3. Made many European nations shy away from colonization

  4. Led to further exploitation of African resources and people
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Berlin Conference (1884-1885) was organized to regulate European colonization and trade in Africa. It actually encouraged and formalized the 'Scramble for Africa' rather than making nations shy away from it.

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