In the early 1880s, what touched off a scramble among European countries for colonies in Africa?

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Leopold II of Belgium's claim to the Congo region in the early 1880s is widely recognized as a significant catalyst for the Scramble for Africa. His actions in the Congo, under the guise of philanthropy, led to the exploitation of the region's resources and people, prompting other European powers to stake their own claims in Africa to not fall behind in the competition for colonies and resources.

In the Early 1880s, What Touched Off a Scramble Among