Question

Why were big European powers met in Berlin in 1885?

Answer 1

The big European powers met in Berlin in 1885 to prevent conflict among themselves over African territories. As the race to colonise Africa intensified, tensions grew between European nations. To avoid war and settle disputes peacefully, they organised the Berlin Conference, where they agreed on rules for claiming land and trading in Africa. This allowed them to divide the continent in a way that suited their interests without fighting each other.