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Was liberia colonised
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Liberia was not colonized in the traditional sense like many other African countries. Instead, it was founded in the early 19th century as a colony for freed African-American slaves. The American Colonization Society (ACS), established in 1816, aimed to resettle freed slaves from the United States in Africa. In 1822, the ACS established a settlement on the west coast of Africa, which eventually became Liberia.
Liberia declared its independence in 1847, making it one of the first independent republics in Africa. However, it faced challenges, including tensions between the settlers (Americo-Liberians) and the indigenous African populations. Although Liberia was never formally colonized by a European power, its formation and early governance were heavily influenced by the interests of the United States and the ACS.
Liberia declared its independence in 1847, making it one of the first independent republics in Africa. However, it faced challenges, including tensions between the settlers (Americo-Liberians) and the indigenous African populations. Although Liberia was never formally colonized by a European power, its formation and early governance were heavily influenced by the interests of the United States and the ACS.