What was the late 19th to early 20th century rush to claim African territories called?

• A. Imperialism in Africa
• B. Scramble for Africa
• C. Colonial partition of Africa
• D. Colonization of Africa

Answer: (B)

The term captures the rapid, competitive push by European powers to claim African lands during the late 1800s into the early 1900s. This period, often described as a scramble, shows how nations rushed to establish colonies, exploit resources, and secure strategic positions, with conferences like the Berlin Conference of 1884–85 shaping how claims were recognized. The other phrases are broader or describe outcomes rather than the intense race itself: imperialism in Africa refers to overall policy of power, colonial partition of Africa highlights how lands were divided but not the rush, and colonization of Africa simply means establishing colonies without signaling the competition and speed involved.