Americo-Liberian

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Americo-Liberians are descendants of Black immigrants from the United States and the West Indies who settled in Liberia between 1820 and 1865. They are closely associated with the founding of Liberia and historically controlled its government until a military coup in 1980. Their settlements, such as Monrovia, Buchanan, and Harper, were primarily established along the coast. While indigenous peoples form the majority of Liberia's population, Americo-Liberians represent a distinct group with a significant historical role in the nation's development.12

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…United States (known historically as Americo-Liberians) and the West Indies; and other Black immigrants from neighboring western African states who came during the anti-slave-trade campaign and European colonial rule. The Americo-Liberians are most closely associated with founding Liberia. Most of them migrated to Liberia between 1820 and 1865; continued migration…
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…United States (known historically as Americo-Liberians) and the West Indies; and other Black immigrants from neighboring western African states who came during the anti-slave-trade campaign and European colonial rule. The Americo-Liberians are most closely associated with founding Liberia. Most of them migrated to Liberia between 1820 and 1865; continued migration…
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