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Was South Africa founded by former American slaves?

No.


The African nation founded by former American slaves is?

The African nation founded by former American slaves was Liberia.


What two West African countries were founded for freed slaves?

The Republic of Liberia is the only country in West Africa that was founded for freed slaves. Sierra Leone began offering shelter to former slaves in 1792, but the country was not founded for freed slaves.


What African country once served as a colony for American slaves?

Liberia was originally founded as a home in Africa for freed slaves, hence the name.


What was the colony founded in Africa for African Americans?

Liberia is the country, founded in 1821 by US slaves that were freed to go there to settle. it declared its independence in 1847.


Why was Liberia formed in Africa?

Liberia was founded in 1821 It was founded so that the freed slaves from the US could have somewhere to live.


Why were the first colonies in Africa made?

Some were in important areas for trade routes (like the Cape Colony). Others had to do with slavery (Liberia was founded as a colony for freed slaves).


Why was the African country of Liberia founded?

Liberia was founded to get free slaves back to Africa from america.


The country founded by former slaves of the US is?

Liberia.


For what purpose was the American Colonization Society founded?

to return slaves to Africa


What Government set up to help former slaves?

After the total abolition of slavery, a movement started to allow the return to Africa of recently freed slaves. To facilitate this, the country of Liberia was founded.


Was Liberia really founded by African-Americans?

Yes it was founded by former American slaves.