Between 1870 and 1900 Africa was actively colonized by Europeans. At the same time, Africans reacted with various resistance tactics to prevent Europeans from colonizing. Ultimately, however, their efforts were in vain; By 1901, many areas, excluding Liberia and Ethiopia, had been colonized by Europe. Causes and the Rush for Africa In Europe, many countries were fighting for power, and one of the ways a country could demonstrate its power was by owning a lot of land, including colonies. . Also, European countries wanted more money, especially since it was during the industrial revolution (raw materials, investments, etc.). Thus, many European countries began the rush for Africa. Soon, however, the racing became so fierce that many people began to fear that conflicts and even wars might occur. In response, Otto Von Bismarck, Chancellor of Germany, called the famous Berlin Conference. No Africans were invited as Europeans debated how to divide Africa. The 4-month conference between European powers ended with a treaty called the Berlin Act, Dec...