HISTORY
IMPERIALISM ASIA
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Question
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They were skilled artisans
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They were freed slaves
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They were Muslim
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They were all women
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Detailed explanation-1: -In 1821, the American Colonization Society founded the colony of Liberia south of Sierra Leone as a homeland for formerly enslaved U.S. people outside of British jurisdiction. Most Americans of African descent were not enthusiastic to abandon their homes in the United States for the West African coast.
Detailed explanation-2: -People believed that African Americans would experience greater freedom and opportunity “back” in Africa. However, there were problems. Though of African descent, many of these Americans had spent most or all of their lives in the United States.
Detailed explanation-3: -The settlement that had been called Christopolis was renamed Monrovia after the American president, James Monroe, and the colony as a whole was formally called Liberia. Christopolis was renamed Monrovia after President James Monroe and the colony was formally called Liberia (the free land).
Detailed explanation-4: -Between 1820 and 1864, only 11, 000 African Americans emigrated to Liberia (4, 000 free blacks and 7, 000 former slaves who gained freedom by agreeing to emigrate to Liberia).