The Berlin Conference Primary Source Analysis

Students will read and analyze excerpts from the Berlin Conference of 1885 during European Imperialism by answering 15 questions and completing 2 extension tasks. This would be great for a sub and the answers are included where appropriate. See the preview for a closer look!

Sample questions include:
--In your own words, identify the driving force of this document per the first paragraph.
--What purpose does Article II serve in reference to the goal of the Berlin Conference?
--Why did the attendees agree to ban monopolies?
--Write a contextually appropriate synonym for, “fettered.”
--Why was such an emphasis placed on neutrality in the Congo Basin?
--Citing evidence from the text, make a connection to each main motivation for imperialism.

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