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63. Creating Sierra Leone: The Land of the Free

Empire

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Struggles for Independence in Sierra Leone

This chapter examines the tumultuous period in Sierra Leone when freed slaves navigated complex loyalties amid oppressive governance following the American Revolution. It highlights the emergence of a movement among black loyalist settlers seeking independence, juxtaposed against the violent measures taken by British authorities to suppress dissent. The narrative also reflects on the broader implications for abolition movements and the socio-political landscape of freed black individuals in the context of British imperialism.

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