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Jan 1, 1462
The Start
It started when Portugese explorers landed, and named the mountians Sierra Lyoa (Lion Mountains). Which is due to their shape. -
Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Traders
European trapers and traders stop frequently on the Sierra Leone Peninsula. -
1st Slaves
The first slaves in North America are brought from Sierra Leone to the Sea Islands. -
Period: to
Slave Trading
Slave trading thrives between Sierra Leone and the plantations of South Carolina and Georgia. -
Province of Freedom
British abolishonists help four hundred freed slaves from the U.S., Nova Scotia, and Britain return to Africa to settle in what they refer to as the "Province of Freedom." -
Freetown
More groups of freed slaves join the "Province of Freedom," and it soon becomes known as Freetown. -
Britian's Colonie
Freetown becomes one of Britian's first colonies in West Africa. -
More Slaves
Freed slaves from Jamacia arrive in Freetown. -
British Crown Colony
The British government uses Freetown as its naval base for patrols. -
Period: to
British Governor
Freetown serves as the residence of the British governor. -
Hut Tax
Britain imposes a hut tax in Sierra Leone. The for the huts being taxed is for the privelige to be ruled by the British government. -
More Power
A constitution is achieved by the British government to give more power to the occupants. -
Independant
Sierra Leone becomes independant and the country elected for a parliamentary system within the Commonwealth of Nations. Their prme minister is Sir Milton. -
New Ruler
Sir Milton dies and his half brother Sir Albert becomes the new ruler. -
Civil Rule
There is a return in civilian rule, and Siaka Stevens at last assums office as prime minister. Later a state of emergency was declared because tranquility was not fully restored. -
Another Coup
The government survives another unsuccessful military coup. A republican constitution is adopted. -
Failed
Another failed military coup is launched. -
Constitution
The constitution is amended and all political parties other than APC, are banned. Sierra Leone now becomes a one-party state. -
New Leader
Siaka Stevens retires and appoints Major General Joseph Saidu. His rule is marked by increasing abuses of power. -
RUF
A small band of men who are known as RUF begin to attack villages in eastern Sierra Leone. Their goal is just to rid the country of the APC. -
Close to Freedom
The RUF holds alot of countryside and are close to freedom. But private merenaries are sent to control this issue. -
Trying again
The RUF tries to overthrow the government once again. Fighting reaches Freetwon wounding and killing thousands. -
Peace?
The Lome Peace Accord is singed which grants the rebels seats in the government. -
But More Violence
The rebels cause more violence and are remember mostly when they held many UNAMSIL personel hostage. In which they take their possessions and some people demonstrating against RUF. -
Need Some Help
Things are getting so bad that British troops are sent in to try to alleviate the situation by evacuating foreing nationals. -
Another Agreement
A second Abuja Peace Agreement is signed which brings a signifigant decrease in hostiles. The government also starts to regain their power. -
Finally Over
The presidents affirms that the civil war is oficially over. -
Signing Again
The president and his party win by a landslide and is reelected for a 5 year term. -
Leaving
British troops leave Sierra Leone but leave some troops behind to train the Sierra Leone army. -
Decreasing
The UNAMSIL begins to see a decrease in personal.
