Write 50 Liberian history quizzing competition questions with their respective answer accordingly from the textbook Liberian history before 1847 and Liberian history up to 1822

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Here are 50 quiz questions about Liberian history that focus on events and facts before 1847 and up to 1822. Each question is followed by its answer:

Quiz Questions:

Q: What year did the American Colonization Society establish Liberia? A: 1822
Q: Who was the first governor of the Colony of Liberia? A: Joseph Jenkins Roberts
Q: What was the primary reason for the establishment of Liberia? A: To resettle free African Americans and former slaves.
Q: What city served as the capital of Liberia after its founding? A: Monrovia
Q: Which African ethnic group was dominant in the region before the arrival of settlers? A: The Kpelle people
Q: Which famous abolitionist supported the idea of colonization in Liberia? A: Paul Cuffe
Q: In what year did Liberia declare its independence? A: 1847
Q: What was the name of the ship that transported the first group of settlers to Liberia? A: The Elizabeth
Q: Which export commodity was vital to Liberia's economy in the early years? A: Rubber
Q: What was the capital named after a U.S. president? A: Monrovia, named after James Monroe
Q: Who were the Americo-Liberians? A: Descendants of free African Americans and formerly enslaved people who settled in Liberia.
Q: What treaty, signed in 1862, recognized Liberia as an independent nation by the United States? A: The Treaty of Friendship
Q: What was one significant consequence of the colonization of Liberia? A: Conflict between settlers and indigenous people.
Q: What was established in 1822 to help newly arrived settlers adapt to life in Liberia? A: The settlement of Monrovia
Q: Who was the first African American to be elected president of Liberia? A: Joseph Jenkins Roberts
Q: What was the Monrovia Declaration? A: A statement that defined the national identity of Liberia.
Q: What resource was crucial for trade between the indigenous peoples and the Americo-Liberians? A: Palm oil
Q: Which indigenous group is often credited with the establishment of the earliest political structures in pre-colonial Liberia? A: The Bassa people
Q: What was the role of the American Colonization Society in the development of Liberia? A: They funded the settlement and organized the resettlement of free blacks.
Q: What year did the first group of settlers, led by Jehudi Ashmun, arrive in Liberia? A: 1822
Q: What was the main structure set up by the colonizers to govern Liberia? A: The colonial government
Q: Who advocated for the educational advancement of Liberians in the early 19th century? A: Joseph Jenkins Roberts
Q: What conflict erupted between indigenous people and Americo-Liberians shortly after independence? A: The Kpelle War
Q: Which two natural resources were central to early commerce in Liberia? A: Rubber and timber
Q: Who is often viewed as the founding figure of Liberia? A: Jehudi Ashmun
Q: What was a major health challenge faced by early settlers in Liberia? A: Tropical diseases like malaria
Q: In which year did Liberia officially adopt a constitution? A: 1847
Q: Which foreign nation was the first to establish a diplomatic mission in Liberia? A: The United States
Q: What was a prominent conflict that occurred due to land disputes between settlers and indigenous groups? A: The Land Wars
Q: Who were the primary financiers of the resettlement program that established Liberia? A: The American Colonization Society
Q: What type of governance was implemented in Liberia as of its independence? A: A republic
Q: From which city did most of the settlers of Liberia emigrate? A: Various cities in the United States, mainly from Virginia and Maryland
Q: What event in 1824 significantly impacted land acquisition for settlers? A: The Land Act of 1824
Q: How did Liberia’s settlers typically view indigenous people? A: They often viewed them as inferior and sought to control their lands.
Q: What was the significance of the Declaration of Independence in 1847? A: It asserted Liberia's independence from colonial rule and established its sovereignty.
Q: What was the official recognition given to Liberia from the United States in 1862? A: Formal recognition of Liberia as a sovereign nation.
Q: What was considered Liberia's first national holiday, celebrating independence? A: Independence Day on July 26
Q: Who helped draft Liberia's first constitution in 1847? A: A group of Americo-Liberians
Q: Which indigenous peoples fought to resist the Americo-Liberian colonizers? A: The Dei and the Bassa people
Q: Who was the first woman to serve in the Liberian government? A: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (Note: She served much later, but no woman held a formal position before 1847.)
Q: Which U.S. president favored the colonization movement that led to the founding of Liberia? A: James Monroe
Q: What dilemma faced free black settlers in Liberia upon arrival? A: Adjusting to a new environment and local customs.
Q: Which year marked the arrival of the second group of settlers in Liberia? A: 1824
Q: What form of education was predominant among the settlers in Liberia? A: Missionary education
Q: What did the Americo-Liberians establish that marginalized indigenous communities? A: Land ownership laws favoring settlers
Q: Which important event for settlers took place in the year 1839? A: The establishment of the first school in Liberia.
Q: Who were the initial settlers of Liberia predominantly made up of? A: Free African Americans and formerly enslaved people.
Q: What was a major problem facing the early settlers in Liberia? A: High mortality rates due to disease and food shortages.
Q: What was the name of the first church established in Liberia? A: The Providence Baptist Church
Q: What geographical feature helped define the borders of Liberia? A: The Atlantic Ocean to the south.

These questions cover various aspects of Liberia's early history and can serve as a solid foundation for a quizzing competition.