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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?
A.
The Europeans ignored existing borders, cultural differences, and historical conflicts when they created new boundaries.
B.
The Europeans created new trade barriers between Africa and Europe, which caused the African economy to decline.
C.
Some African countries were represented at the conference, which caused other African countries to resent them.
D.
Some Asian countries participated in the conference, leading to violent cultural clashes between colonizing powers.
A. The Europeans ignored existing borders, cultural differences, and historical conflicts when they created new boundaries.
Which statement about religious and ethnic groups is correct?
A.
All individuals of a religious group belong to the same ethnic group.
B.
All members of particular ethnic or religious groups live in the same area.
C.
Individuals in a particular ethnic group typically all belong to different religious groups.
D.
Two individuals may belong to the same religious group and still be from different ethnic groups.
D. Two individuals may belong to the same religious group and still be from different ethnic groups.
The correct answer is A. The Berlin Conference caused conflict and hardship throughout Africa because the Europeans ignored existing borders, cultural differences, and historical conflicts when they created new boundaries.
The correct answer is A. The Berlin Conference caused conflict and hardship throughout Africa because the Europeans ignored existing borders, cultural differences, and historical conflicts when they created new boundaries.
To arrive at this answer, we can look at the provided information that states the purpose of the conference was to prevent conflict between European countries. However, instead of resolving existing conflicts or considering the borders and cultural differences already present in Africa, the Europeans created new boundaries for their own colonial territories without regard for these factors. This disregard for existing borders, cultural differences, and historical conflicts resulted in the division of ethnic groups, disruption of established trade routes, and conflicts between different African groups who were now forced to coexist under new arbitrary boundaries. These factors contributed to ongoing conflict and hardships throughout Africa as a result of the Berlin Conference.