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17. Use the political cartoon below to answer the question Based on the cartoon, which statement correctly describes the views of the countries attending the Berlin Conference? (1 point) Responses They saw Africa as resources to be divided amongst themselves. They saw Africa as resources to be divided amongst themselves. They saw African nations as strong potential allies against Europeans They saw African nations as strong potential allies against Europeans They encouraged African nations to form their own governments They encouraged African nations to form their own governments They promoted peaceful interactions between Europe and Africa
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Based on the cartoon, the statement that most accurately describes the views of the countries attending the Berlin Conference is: **They saw Africa as resources to be divided amongst themselves.**
The Berlin Conference, held in 1884-1885, was primarily focused on the partitioning of African territories among European powers, reflecting their imperialistic intentions to exploit Africa's resources rather than recognizing the autonomy or rights of African nations.
The Berlin Conference, held in 1884-1885, was primarily focused on the partitioning of African territories among European powers, reflecting their imperialistic intentions to exploit Africa's resources rather than recognizing the autonomy or rights of African nations.