Question

Why were big European powers meet in Berlin in 1885? ​

Answer 1

Big European nations met in Berlin to hold a conference regarding the split up of the federated states of Africa. They wanted to split Africa into separate states in order to gain control over the continent’s abundant natural resources for the development of their industrial sector. The conference lasted for three months and resulted in the split up of Africa into fifty states.

Answer 2

Answer:

Big European nations met in Berlin to hold a conference regarding the split up of the federated states of Africa. They wanted to split Africa into separate states in order to gain control over the continent's abundant natural resources for the development of their industrial sector.