The March to Independence

Let’s see how much you know about Liberia’s independence.

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At the time of independence, only the ___________________ were citizens of the nation

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With a majority of the settlers in favor of independence from the ACS, the Constitutional Convention to declare Liberia's statehood began on _________________

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By late _____________, officials of the Commonwealth of Liberia were considering independence and being in total control of the affairs of Liberia for economic reasons

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This American came up with the name 'Liberia' for the colony

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___________________ was President of the Constitutional Convention

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This American Law Professor from Harvard University wrote the first draft of the 1847 constitution of Liberia

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The Commonwealth officials met on __________________ to discuss the implications of an independent nation

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The progression of Liberia was:
native land to settlement to colony to commonwealth to republic

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The first presidential candidates of the republic in 1847 were
(select all that apply)

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The region where Liberia began was known as:
(Select all that apply)

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