Which 1884–1885 event regulated European colonization and trade in Africa and helped Britain secure its claims in Nigeria and East Africa?
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Correct answer: The Berlin Conference
The Berlin Conference established the 'principle of effective occupation,' requiring nations to prove they controlled an area. Britain used this to formalize its 'Scramble for Africa' gains against rivals like France and Germany.
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