Americo Liberian Rule
The Americo Liberians established a ruling elite that marginalized native Liberians by restricting voting rights and controlling the government. Despite the emergence of two political parties, the True Whig party dominated for over a century, effectively creating a one-party state. Liberia faced significant economic challenges due to a lack of infrastructure investment, which hindered its competitiveness, even as it maintained close ties with the United States. The arrival of the Firestone corporation in the 1920s marked a pivotal moment, transforming Liberia into the world's largest rubber producer.In this clip
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