The Partition Of West Africa, With Reference To The British Colonies Up To 1914

The relationship between the Africans and the Europeans, from the 15th century until the beginning of the 19th century, was generally based on trade. The European powers were attracted by the African riches such as gold, ivory, and slaves. However, the increasing interest in Africa led to a scramble among the European powers to get protected areas or colonies. During the 19th century, the African continent witnessed a wave of European colonialism. The aim of this work is to show how the European powers came to an agreement in the Berlin Conference of (1884-85) concerning their disputes over the acquisition of African territories, and how the Africans reacted, especially those who had to face the British presence on their lands