The March to Independence

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

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___________________ was President of the Constitutional Convention

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He was elected president of Liberia in 1847

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The settlement that had been called Christopolis was renamed Monrovia after US president, James Monroe, and the colony as a whole was formally called Liberia in 1824.

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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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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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At the time of independence, Liberia had 4 counties

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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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