The March to Independence

Representatives from these groups were present at the constitutional convention
(Select all that apply)

At the time of independence, Liberia had 4 counties

By late _____________, officials of the Commonwealth of Liberia were considering independence and being in total control of the affairs of Liberia for economic reasons

The region where Liberia began was known as:
(Select all that apply)

Before it was called Christopolis or Monrovia, this area was known as:
(Select all that apply)

With a majority of the settlers in favor of independence from the ACS, the Constitutional Convention to declare Liberia's statehood began on _________________

He named the settlement Christopolis, but did not like the name and asked the ACS Board to change it

The settlement that had been called Christopolis was renamed Monrovia after US president, James Monroe, and the colony as a whole was formally called Liberia in 1824.

Serving as Secretary of the Constitutional Convention was

The Commonwealth officials met on __________________ to discuss the implications of an independent nation