Why Was the Berlin Conference Both an Important Event and an Important

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Essay

Why was the Berlin conference both an important event and an important symbol of European colonialism in
Sub-Saharan Africa?

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Definitions:

Non-Operating Items

Income or expenses that are not related to a company's core business operations, often including gains or losses from investment or interest expenses.

Loss From Operations

A financial situation where a company's operating expenses exceed its gross profits, indicating inefficiency in business operations.

Operating Expenses

Expenses incurred through normal business operations, such as rent, wages, and utilities, excluding the cost of goods sold.

Gross Profit

The difference between the revenue generated from sales and the cost of goods sold, before deducting operating expenses, interests, and taxes.