African Imperialsim

  • Berlin Conference

    Berlin Conference

    At this conference European countries decided on the rules for how to claim land in Africa. The rules included river navigation rights, trade rights, claiming land, and occupying land.
  • British conquer South Africa

    British conquer South Africa

    Cecil Rhodes was the leader of the British Cape Colony from 1890-1896 and the British controlled the area for many years.
  • Belgium conquers the Congo

    Belgium conquers the Congo

    King Leopold II conquered Belgium with his army because he wanted to be able to take their rubber and ivory.