What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference? a. to establish African nations as free and independent

b. to establish rules for European colonization of Africa

c. to give independence to European colonies in the Americas

d. to divide up African territory with Asian nations

the answer is b

Explanation:

In 1884, the Berlin Conference was convened to discuss African colonization, with the aim of setting up international guidelines for making claims to African land to avoid conflict between European powers.

Franco-prussian war considered an important development in the history of europe is because the territorial divisions effected after the war deprived austria of strategic resources.

the correct  answer to the question is letter d. the other choices a, b, and c are incorrect.