Secondary leg cramps are caused by an underlying condition or another identifiable cause. These include: 1  pregnancy: the extra weight of pregnancy can place strain on the leg muscles, making them more vulnerable to cramping. 2  exercise: leg cramps are often experienced when resting after exercise.
Berlin Conference. Main article: Berlin Conference. The occupation of Egypt, and the acquisition of the Congo were the first major moves in what came to be a precipitous scramble for African territory. In 1884, Otto von Bismarck convened the 1884â1885 Berlin Conference to discuss the Africa problem.
The 1884-1885 Berlin Conference involved representatives of the United States, the Ottoman Empire and the major European powers who established rules for the partition of the African continent.