The Berlin Conference of 1884–1885 was a part of the "Imperialism of Africa" that took place in the 1870s and 1880s. The conference was held to prevent conflict between European countries.
How did the Berlin Conference cause conflict and hardship throughout Africa?
The Berlin Conference caused conflict and hardship throughout Africa by essentially allowing European countries to divide up the continent amongst themselves without any consideration for the indigenous peoples living there. The borders that were established at the conference often ignored ethnic and tribal boundaries, leading to tensions, disputes, and even violence between different groups. Additionally, the conference gave European powers the justification to colonize and exploit the resources of Africa, leading to the exploitation and mistreatment of the local populations.
