At first, it was threatened with extinction due to drought and wars with the native Grebo peoples. Originally conceived in 1821 when rights were granted to Cape Mesurado, it was not until its first governor, Jehudi Ashmun, had passed on, that Joseph Jenkins Roberts became the first black man in charge of this settlement. Its existence sparked a great debate between Frederick Douglass and Martin Delany about the relationsh
At first, it was threatened with extinction due to drought and wars with the native Grebo peoples. Originally conceived in 1821 when rights were granted to Cape Mesurado, it was not until its first governor, Jehudi Ashmun, had passed on, that Joseph Jenkins Roberts became the first black man in charge of this settlement. Its existence sparked a great debate between Frederick Douglass and Martin Delany about the relationship of black Americans to Africa, but its more recent history has been marked by constant strife much like that of its neighbor, Sierra Leone. For 10 points identify this nation whose capital can still be found at Monrovia.
At first, it was threatened with extinction due to drought and wars with the native Grebo peoples.
Republic of {Liberia}