February 6, 1820
The first 86 African American immigrants sponsored by the American Colonization Society depart New York to start a settlement in present-day Liberia.
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On February 6, in the year 1820:
The first 86 African American immigrants sponsored by the American Colonization Society depart New York to start a settlement in present-day Liberia.
Colonization is a process of establishing control over areas or peoples for foreign people to advance their trade, cultivation, exploitation and settlement.
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Why February 6, 1820 matters:
The first 86 African American immigrants sponsored by the American Colonization Society depart New York to start a settlement in present-day Liberia.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
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Historical context: February 6, 1820
The 19th century transformed daily life through industrial tools, transport, urban infrastructure, and expanding education.
The event on this day: The first 86 African American immigrants sponsored by the American Colonization Society depart New York to start a settlement in present-day Liberia.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonization (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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