What was the significance of the 1884 berlin conference? a. european countries subdivided africa for colonial rule. b. european countries established a timeline for granting independence to african colonies. c. germany signed a treaty ending the franco-prussian war. d. england and germany allied to usurp african territory that was held by france and the netherlands.

The answer is A) European countries subdivided Africa for colonial rule.

Explanation:

The Berlin Conference was also known as the Congo Conference and it regulated European colonization and trade in Africa during the New Imperialism period and coincided with Germany's sudden emergence as an imperial power. The conference started  a period of increased colonial activity by European powers, which eliminated or overrode most existing forms of African autonomy and self-governance.