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[–] AfricanZionSafari 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

After they abolished slavery in the United States, the Americans under President Monroe created the country of Liberia in Africa for the slaves to return to.

They were encouraged to return home after slavery was abolished.

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[–] DinduNuffinNohow 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Yep, I'm familiar with Liberia and the Back To Africa movement as well. It's a shame that it didn't work out.