Which 1884–1885 conference established the ground rules for the 'Scramble for Africa' among European powers?
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Correct answer: The Berlin Conference
The Berlin Conference was organized by Otto von Bismarck to regulate European colonization and trade in Africa. It established the principle of 'effective occupation,' requiring nations to demonstrate authority over a territory to claim it.
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