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The Rise and Fall of Liberia: An American Experiment in Africa
Introduction: The American Dream Abroad?
The United States’ foundational document, the Constitution, has long been celebrated as a symbol of democracy, self-determination, and equality. It’s regarded as one of the great documents of American history, setting the blueprint for a government that emphasizes the rule of law and individual rights. But what happens when this American experiment is exported overseas? Liberia, the first republic in Africa inspired by the U.S. model, serves as a poignant case study that reveals both the ambitions and failures of such endeavours.