Great Britain sought Sierra Leone as a colony primarily to establish a settlement for freed slaves and to serve as a base for anti-slavery operations. The British government aimed to provide a home for former enslaved people from the Americas, promoting humanitarian ideals while also addressing growing concerns about the Atlantic slave trade. Additionally, controlling Sierra Leone allowed Britain to expand its influence in West Africa and secure economic interests in the region.
Sierra Leone was basically a British Colony from the early 1800's until 1961.
No, Sierra Leone was colonized by the British.
Britain originally but Sierra Leone gained its independence in the 1990's.
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Yes, until 1961.
They wanted diamonds.
Sierra Leone, no Liberia
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Sir Milton Margai led Sierra Leone to independence from Great Britain on 27 April 1961. He became the country's first Prime Minister.
The currency of Sierra Leone is called the Leone.
Yes, Sierra Leone has schools.