Effective Occupation
Definition
A principle that countries could claim land in Africa only if they had enough resources there to have economic development and administrative control.
Related terms
Colonial Rule: The control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country, territory, or people.
Protectorate: A state that is controlled and protected by another sovereign state.
Sovereignty: The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.
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Study guides (1)
AP World History: Modern - 6.2 Expansion of Imperialism
Practice Questions (2)
The "effective occupation" principle established at the Berlin Conference meant that...
What was the principle of "effective occupation" established during the Berlin Conference in relation to the Scramble for Africa?
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