The Berlin Conference, attended only by European national leaders, met for what purpose?

A. To settle differences of trade on the African continent.

B. To discuss their territorial claims in Africa and to set some ground rules for further expansion.

C. To argue rights to specific rivers and passageways.

D. To hear from African tribal leaders of their concerns about colonialization.

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12 May, 08:35

The Berlin Conference, attended only by European national leaders, met for what purpose?

A. To settle differences of trade on the African continent.

B. To discuss their territorial claims in Africa and to set some ground rules for further expansion.

C. To argue rights to specific rivers and passageways.

D. To hear from African tribal leaders of their concerns about colonialization.

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Burch · Answer 1

Your answer is A. To settle differences of trade on the African continent.

It was called to regulated European colonization and trade in Africa during the New Imperialism period, and coincided with Germany's sudden emergence as an imperial power.