European imperialism has been one of the most disputed issues throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Various expeditions enabled European countries to expand their power all over the world. The expansion started with India and Americas. Admittedly, Africa could not be an exception. In the end of the nineteenth century European countries divided the continent into areas of their control. Of course, this led to a lasting struggle of Africans for their freedom. Notably, Africans managed to acquire the freedom only in the twentieth century. Such glorious heroes as Nelson Mandela contributed greatly to the development of democratic and sovereign African countries where Africans could choose their own ways. It is necessary to note that this struggle had many outcomes worldwide. The struggle in Africa inspired African Americans to fight for their civil rights. Therefore, the Conference in Berlin which was aimed at reshaping one continent, eventually, reshaped the entire world. Admittedly, European imperialism can be traced in any epoch starting with the conquest of Alexander the Great. In the middle of the nineteenth century it was a bit different. Europeans did not need to conquest territories as they thought the entire world should be under their rule. Of course, European countries needed resources. Africa was a promising land of exploration, industrialization and commerce. This was called “civilization” of the continent (Gearon 113). European companies sought for trade in the region. Some companies longed for the abundance of resources (especially when it came to South Africa where diamonds were produced). European countries got together in 1884-1885 to agree upon the territories under their control (Page 139). The major issues discussed were free trade in the basin of the Congo River as well as freedom of navigation on the Congo and Niger Rivers, and the formalities to be observed when taking possession of new costal territories. (Dumbuya 240) The conference was regarded as an effective measure to prevent wars between European countries exploring Africa. The conference was held in Berlin. It lasted from November 15 th , 1884 up to February 27 th , 1885 (Page 139). Representatives from major European countries took part in the conference. Germany, Great Britain, France, Russia, Portugal, Austria-Hungary, Belgium, Sweden, Holland, Denmark, Norway as well as the United States participated in the conference. Notably, African countries were not represented at the Berlin conference. European nations did not find it necessary to take into account desires or aspirations of African people. The conference resulted in the Final Act of Berlin which was signed on February 26 th , 1885. The document highlighted the creation of 2 free trade areas “conventional Congo basin”, ban of slavery and protection of Christian missions (Dumbuya 241). Thus, the continent was divided into several ‘protectorates’ where European nations established their rule. However, the conference had more lasting effects. Thus, Africans tried to oppose the rule of Europeans. Thus, number of revolts took place as Africans were against policies (especially tax policies) which European governors set. For instance, in 1889 collection of tax resulted in the Hut Tax War. However, Europeans had a better financial base as well as militar