Sierra Leone was a settlement in Africa that was established by the British to:
A. be a slave-trading outpost for British traders.
B. be a home for formerly enslaved people from the United States.
C. be a colony for British enslavers.
D. be a home for Native Americans after they were forced out of the United States.
E. allow the British to spy on West Africans.
Answer (2)
Sierra Leone was established by the British as a settlement for formerly enslaved people from the United States, providing them a new home after they gained their freedom. This initiative was part of broader efforts to address the issues of the transatlantic slave trade. Today, Sierra Leone reflects a unique blend of its historical roots and modern identity. ;
Sierra Leone was established by the British as a settlement for formerly enslaved people from the United States in 1787, particularly for those who were freed during the American Revolutionary War. This initiative provided a new home for these individuals in a time when the transatlantic slave trade was being criticized. It also served to fulfill some colonial interests of the British in West Africa.
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