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Imperial policy - Coggle Diagram
Imperial policy
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Berlin Conference 1884-5
German nationalism- inspired acquisition of more territory for growth of German Empire- chancellor was an expansionist
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Hosted by Otto Von Bismarck (German Chancellor), 14 European states
Before 1884, 80% of Africa under local control- by 1900, 90% of continent had been forced into European hands
Established principle known as effective occupation- recognised as rightful ruler of a territory by other European powers
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Brussels Conference 1876
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Concluded European intervention necessary in Africa in order to: develop natural resources, building roads or railways to develop routes to lakes
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Led to hasty claims of land and establishment of influence from many countries in Europe e.g Henry Morton Stanley of Britain in Congo region/ Gustav Natchigal of Germany asserting influence in region
Informal Empire
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''in' everything except politics' e.g business interests, trade
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Rival powers
France and Russia began naval building programmes meaning they could explore areas of Africa- Britain had previously had no competition in power of the navy
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French began expanding beyond their coastal settlements in Africa, whilst Germany began annexations in south-west and western regions