HISTORY OF LIBERIA. I. INTRODUCTION. There are but few more interesting spots in Africa than the little corner of the west coast occupied by the Republic of Liberia. It has been the scene of a series of experiments absolutely unique in history–experiments from which we are to derive the kn...
The nation's origin as a nation-state lies in a paradox of United States history. Even before the end of the war for American independence, public figures such as Thomas Jefferson were concerned about the status of free people of African descent and their integration into a free society. The...
This is the attitude of mind which has come to be known as liberal. It implies vigorous convictions, tolerance for the opinions of others, and a persistent desire for sound progress. It is a method of approach which has played a notable and constructive part in our history, and which merit...
History of Liberian Independence Day The Republic of Liberia began as a settlement of the American Colonization Society (ACS), who believed black people would face better chances for freedom in Africa than in the United States. Between 1822 and 1861, thousands of free blacks were relocated to th...
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Santosh C. Saha, A History of Agriculture in Liberia 1822-1970: Transference of American Values; and A History of Agriculture in West Africa: A Guide to Information SourcesAustin, G.JOURNAL OF AFRICAN HISTORY
2 HISTORY AND FOOD Liberia was founded in 1822 for the resettlement of freed American slaves. Its name comes from the Latin word that means "free." The capital city of Monrovia is named after the U.S. president James Monroe, who established the Republic of Liberia. Much of the culture an...
The present pattern of population distribution in Liberia is both a reflection of its migration history and a response to such social, economic, and cultural factors as war, employment, and superstition. Migrants from north-central Africa, who began to arrive in the 13th century, originally settle...
History of Liberia, a survey of the notable events and people in the history of Liberia. The country is located in western Africa along the Atlantic coast. Liberia’s terrain ranges from the low and sandy coastal plains to rolling hills and dissected pla
Historyof Liberia inLiberia Also known as: Republic of Liberia Written by Donald Rahl Petterson Professor of Geography, East Carolina College, Greenville, North Carolina. Donald Rahl Petterson, Svend E. Holsoe Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of Delaware, Newark. Coauthor ofHistorical Di...