Episode 2 of 3
Signing of the General Act
- When
- 26 February 1885
- Where
- Berlin
The conference concluded on 26 February 1885 with the signing of the General Act, establishing rules for effective occupation.
After an adjournment, the conference concluded on 26 February 1885. The General Act regulated colonization, requiring effective occupation for coastal territories, though participants did not view this as requiring full hegemony on the ground.
Sources
- Berlin Conference Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08
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