The Berlin Conference 1. What countries were present? Which men represented each country? 2. What were the reasons they wanted to colonize African countries? (goals of the conference) 3. What things did they want to "take" from Africa? 4. How did African countries resist? 5. What was the impact of the Berlin Conference?

1. The Berlin Conference was attended by representatives from 14 European countries, including Germany, France, Britain, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and others. The main representatives included Otto von Bismarck (Germany), William H. McGill (Britain), and others.<br />2. The main goals of the conference were to establish rules for the colonization of Africa and to prevent conflicts between European powers. The European countries wanted to expand their territories and gain access to valuable resources in Africa.<br />3. The European countries wanted to "take" land, resources, and labor from Africa. They were particularly interested in acquiring valuable resources such as gold, diamonds, rubber, and other raw materials.<br />4. African countries resisted the colonization of their lands through various means, including armed resistance, diplomacy, and forming alliances with other European powers.<br />5. The impact of the Berlin Conference was significant, as it led to the partitioning of Africa and the establishment of colonial rule by European powers. This had long-lasting effects on the political, economic, and social structures of African countries, and contributed to the ongoing challenges faced by the continent.