American colonization

Definition

American colonization refers to the movement and efforts made in the 19th century to resettle freed slaves from the United States to Liberia, a country on the west coast of Africa. This was driven by concerns that emancipated blacks would cause social and economic instability in the southern states.

Related terms

Liberia: Liberia was established as a colony for resettling freed African-American slaves. It became an independent nation in 1847.

Emancipation: Emancipation refers to the act of setting someone free from slavery or bondage.

Abolitionists: Abolitionists were individuals who actively worked towards ending slavery in the United States during the 19th century.