In 1870, Africa established trade agreements with the leaders in the Congo River basin. The Belgian set off a scramble among other European powers to get their presence on the continent. In 1887, to avoid conflict, Europeans leaders met in Berlin, Germany, to set up rules for colonizing Africa and divided Africa with little regard. In 1850, most of Africa had been free. Seventy years later, most of the continent was under European rule. Africa has loss their independence
In 1870, Africa established trade agreements with the leaders in the Congo River basin. The Belgian set off a scramble among other European powers to get their presence on the continent. In 1887, to avoid conflict, Europeans leaders met in Berlin, Germany, to set up rules for colonizing Africa and divided Africa with little regard. In 1850, most of Africa had been free. Seventy years later, most of the continent was under European rule. Africa has loss their independence