By the time of independence, Liberia covered about 12,830 square miles along the coast and had a population of approximately 4,500 colonists. This first African republic was seen as a symbol of freedom for enslaved blacks. President Roberts visited Europe early in his presidency to promote trade and amity with the European powers. Slave trading […]
By late 1845 the Commonwealth officials were considering the idea of independence and being in total control of the affairs of Liberia. They met on October 7, 1846 to discuss the implications of an independent state. Liberian gained her independence neither from a colonial master nor by bloodshed. It was a peaceful transition from the […]
As the ACS and the settlers extended their control over tribal land – often at gunpoint – it was only the timely intervention of American, British, and other naval forces that prevented the colonists from being thrown back into the sea. -J. Gus Liebenow Since their arrival, through various flawed treaties, the settlers obtained more […]
The freed slaves moved from Dozoa Island to Cape Mesurado to break free from harassment by the natives. In time, they would be called settlers, colonists and pioneers. As they had done on the island, they began building huts and making gardens. Eli Ayres went to Washington needed help, and the Brig Strong arrived in […]
The Need for Removing the Freed Slaves from the US In the early 1800s, freed blacks in the US were a growing part of the population. A lot of these people had run away from their slave masters and others gained their freedoms upon the deaths of their masters. The promotion of equality of all […]
Hanno the Carthaginian Accounts of early European exploration of the West African Coast date back to Hanno the Carthaginian’s expedition between 520 B.C and 470 B.C. His notable voyage included the north coast along Morocco and southwards down to Shebro Island, which he called the Horn of the South. It is believed that after the […]
Origins and Classification of the Tribes The indigenous tribes of the Grain Coast migrated to this land over numerous centuries from Abyssinia, the Sudan, Sahel and other eastern and northern African regions. From their original lands and over their migration periods, the people of Africa developed and spread many innovations like metal works, farming, animal […]