Impact of the Berlin Conference

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What was the primary objective of the Berlin Conference of 1884–1885?

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To peacefully divide African territories among European powers

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Why did the territorial boundaries created at the Berlin Conference cause long-term problems for African nations?

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They combined rival tribes and split ethnic groups, causing conflict.

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How did the Berlin Conference most affect African identity in the long term?

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It forced Africans to adopt European cultures, weakening local traditions.