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David Livingstone
David Livingstone was a minister from Scotland, he traveled with a group of Africans deep into central Africa, in search for the start of the Nile. -
Diamonds
Diamonds were discovered during this year in Africa, making the land more valuable. -
The Search for Dr. Livingstone Begins
On this day Henry Stanley began his search to find David Livingstone. -
FInding of Dr. Livingstone
After several years past and no one heard from Dr. Livingstone, Henry Stanley was sent to find him. He found him on November 10, 1871 on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. -
Henry Stanley returned
Henry Stanley returned to Africa after his findings in 1879. -
European control
Europe controlled only ten percent of Africa's land, mainly on the coast. -
African Territory
The scamble for African Territory began during this year. -
Treaty Signing
After Stanley returned he signed treaties with the local chiefs of the Congo River Valley. The treaty gave King Leopold II of Belgium personal control of the Congo River Valley -
Gold
During this year golld was found in Africa which increased European interst of the land. -
The Maxium Gun
The Maxium gun was the world's first automatic machine gun. European countries acquired the gun while Africans were forced to rely on outdated weapons.