JAMB - Government (2008 - No. 44)
Which of the following formalized colonial penetration into Africa?
Paris Treaty
Treaty of Wesphalia
Berlin Conference
Treaty of Versaile
Selitys
Berlin Conference formalized colonial penetration into Africa. It should be noted that the Berlin Conference of 1884/85, laid very strong foundation for colonial enterprise in Africa. It literally divided the continent among European powers such as:
1. Britain
2. France
3. Germany
4. Portugal
The major objectives of the colonialists in Nigeria as well as other parts of African Continent are as follows:
1. Economic Reasons
2. Missionary Activities
3. Adventure
4. Cultural Domination
5. Expansion of Market.