What was the scramble for Africa? What made it possible?

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25 October, 18:38

What was the scramble for Africa? What made it possible?

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Gabriel Cisneros · Answer 1

The "Scramble for Africa" was the occupation, division, and colonisation of African territory by European powers during the period of New Imperialism, between 1881 and 1914. It is also called the Partition of Africa and by some, the Conquest of Africa.

Corinne Melendez · Answer 2

The "Scramble for Africa" was the occupation, division, and colonisation of African territory by European powers during the period of New Imperialism, between 1881 and 1914. It is also called the Partition of Africa and by some, the Conquest of Africa.