The March to Independence

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

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Officials of the Commonwealth of Liberia started considering independence in 1845

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___________________ was President of the Constitutional Convention

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He named the settlement Christopolis, but did not like the name and asked the ACS Board to change it

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Representatives from these groups were present at the constitutional convention
(Select all that apply)

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Representatives of the following counties signed the declaration of independence
(select all that apply)

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He was elected president of Liberia in 1847

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

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Before it was called Christopolis or Monrovia, this area was known as:
(Select all that apply)

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

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