America's Impact
Henry Clay, was a good congressman?
yes or no?
NOPE.
He advocated for the American Colonization Society in congress, and aided in obtaining government funds to support them.
What kind of environment is Liberia?
Dessert, Plains, or Rainforst?
RAINFOREST
Liberia is home to Guinean Forest – one of the world's great tropical forest ecosystems that is rich in endemic and rare species
Is Libera's government similar to America's?
yes or no
Yes
Liberia's government was under American influence, which heavily supported democracy in Liberia.
Liberia didn't have a non-American president until 1980
True/False
True
Former president William Tolbert was overthrown by Master Sergeant Samuel K Doe as leader. Marking the first non-American to ever take the presidency.
What does CSO stand for?
Civil Society Organization or
Civil Satiation Organization
Civil society organization
any non-profit, voluntary citizens' group that is organized on a local, national, or international level
What continent is Liberia on?
AFRICA
How long does presidency last in Liberia?
six-year term or eight-year term
six-year term
The first president to ever step foot in Liberia was President Jimmy Carter.
True/False
True
Jimmy Carter was the first president to ever visit Liberia in 1978, nearly 150 years after its first creation.
Who was the president of the ACS when Liberia was being created?
James Madison or Thomas Jefferson
James Madison was the president of the ACS at the time
..but Thomas Jefferson (former president) supported the ACS through government funds and public statements.
What cardinal direction is Libera in?
North, East, South, West
West coast of Africa
What year did American influence over the Liberian government end?
2003 or 1989
1989
At the end of the Cold War, US interest in Liberia withdrew.
The first person to propose the idea of a free-black colony was African-American and Native American.
True/False
True
Paul Cuffee was a Quaker ship owner who brought free slaves to Africa to settle in the British colony of Sierra Leone.
What does ACS stand for?
America Civic Society or American Colonization Society
American Colonization Society
-established to deal with the 'problem' of free African Americans
True or False?
Liberia is the center (of said continent) near Chad.
False
It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.
Did Liberia gain its independence?
yes or no
Yes
Liberia was granted independence in 1847.
Jehudi Ashmun was for or against the imperialism of Liberia?
For
-Jehudi Ashmun was the colonial agent of Liberia, and reportedly forced nearby tribal kings to give up land to Liberia at gunpoint.
True/False
False
Forced immigration was a controversial topic, with many perspectives. However, southern states such as Virginia allotted money to forcefully relocate free African Americans to Liberia.
What was the name of the coast that the first American colonial settlers landed on in Africa?
Grain Coast
A historical region along the West African Coast that roughly follows the coastal border of Liberia.
What system of government does Liberia have?
Multiparty Republic or Democratic
Democratic.
definition- government by the people
Which Founding Father supported the creation of an African Colony?
Thomas Jefferson
While not directly involved in the creation of Liberia, Thomas Jefferson supported the ACS and allotted funds for the creation of Liberia.