African division by European powers

Definition

This refers to a period known as "The Scramble for Africa" (1881-1914), where several European powers colonized and divided Africa among themselves without considering existing tribal systems or cultural differences.

Analogy

It's like a group of friends dividing up a cake without asking what piece each person wants. They just cut it into pieces they want, disregarding everyone else's preferences.

Related terms

Scramble for Africa: The rapid colonization of African territories by European powers during the late 19th century.

Berlin Conference: An international meeting held in Berlin from 1884-1885, where European nations agreed on rules for colonizing Africa.

Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.