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 Partition of Africa. The Partition of Africa began in earnest with the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, and was the cause of most of Africaâs borders today. This conference was called by German Chancellor Bismarck to settle how European countries would claim colonial land in Africa and to avoid a war among European nations over African territory.