What was the reason for the 1884 Berlin Conference by the Europeans? - Q and A - The outcome of the conference resulted in the division of the continent of Africa..

Q: What was the reason for the 1884 Berlin Conference by the Europeans?

A: According to an article by ThoughtCo, the 1884 Berlin Conference was called at the request of the major western powers (the Europeans) of the world to discuss and negotiate the takeover and control of territories in Africa.

At the time of the conference, eighty percent of Africa remained under traditional and local control.

The outcome of the conference resulted in the division of the continent of Africa along geometric boundaries.

The Europeans created a map of Africa that was superimposed over 1,000 indigenous cultures and regions of the continent.

New territories and countries that lacked rhyme or unison were formed. Coherent groups of people were divided and disparate groups with different cultures were merged together...
Source: thoughtco.com..