As an American I knew that Liberia was originally founded by free slaves but I didn’t know the depth of our involvement in Liberia and how it changed overtime
Its interesting how many ethnonoationalists still to this day think solutions like this could lead to a better world. What would we do? Count people's most recent ancestors and ship them to the place they historicly came from lol? If they send me back to ireland my liver would fail.
What I find interesting about Liberian history was their involvement in WW2. As one of the few sources of easily available sources of rubber for the Allies, they invested heavily in Liberia. America built them a modern port (no mean feat as Liberia had treacherous coastline), and built roads into the interior so as to better facilitate rubber collection. It was a massive increase in Liberian infrastructure and partially responsible for the economic boom in the 50's.
Truly a fantastic video wish more could get to know more about African politics and history. Liberia is a excellent country to learn from in various regards thanks for shining light on this
You made a good video about this disaster of a political experiment and its ramifications. It is a fascinating country that should be more known considering how closely linked it is to the history of the U.S.A., but I guess like most of sub-saharan Africa it is sadly ignored. Thumbs up for making a video about it 👍
14:00 “they used the new settlers to establish new colonies, which got attacked by the natives. They then organized punitive expeditions against them” Other way around - “establishing colonies” on someone else’s land is the first attack. The natives’ attacks are the “punitive” or defensive ones, and the settlers counter attack is a continuation of the initial violence.
Lil Bill recommended this. Great video. History is not boring. You went into other aspects of Liberian history I hadn't known like the True Whig party defeating the Republicans, Fernando Po slave-like trade, the ups and downs of the Liberian economy, Tubman's authoritarian rule and US university scholarships that brought back radicalized youth, and Doe's mimicry of Tubman. 28:17 - I was able to find the "Hell on Earth" article about the Fernando Po island referenced here from May 23, 1962 on the Open Source Guinea website. I know the comment section usually doesn't show URLs.
It seems as if America’s ideals of decentralized government bite them in the ass in this case if it had more federal oversight, it probably would’ve gone better
This video was just suggested to me and I subscribed. I really hope you're able to make more. It's such a critical part of US history and nobody knows about it 🇺🇸
Great Video! As an American I was familiar with Taylor and his infamous slogan, but I have to confess that I knew little about the rest of the history of Liberia before now. So thank you once again for making this.
This is definitely you best video, but I think it would have made the video better to talk about the natives more (this felt a lot like just Americo history), not hating tho I really enjoyed the video but I would have liked more about the natives
Absolutely a great video. I'm so glad I was introduced to your channel, so glad I was able to help with the tablet purchase and so glad you are able to keep posting. My brief period of time working beside the Ugandan, Djibouti and Sudani people I served beside, left me really wanting to hear more about the stories of the various African nations from her perspective that isn't as polluted with European points of view. You've been my best non-written source. Thank you, gracias y wado. 🏆👍🏼
Great job on this. Question though, as far as the title...what would qualifiy as a "successful" colony? All colonized territories came at the expense of native poplulations, turmoil and war.
Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. As for your question, a "successful" colony in this context refers to a colony that achieved its intended goals: economic prosperity, political dominance, or cultural influence. However, it's important to acknowledge the negative consequences and ethical issues that often accompany colonialism.
@@Bamise Got it. By that measure I guess it was indeed failed but only because the original intent was to get rid of the free black people that might demand more of the U.S. I'd argue they never really cared about the economic success of Liberia. It essentially became an abused step-child that the U.S. utilized when necessary. The U.S still has political AND cultural influence over Liberia which is wild.
A lot of wrong information in this video. The Dei had concept of Ownership, the land was not sold for Rum and Guns also cash and other treasure. This video also makes no mention of the CIA involvement in the Coup and Samuel Does connection with Washington. Overall a pretty lackluster video if you are looking for accuracy. -A Liberian.
I've listened to a lot of people with a lot of different accent and whatnot with very little issue, but when you talk I can only pick up every other word unless I really focus, and I doubt I'm alone in that.. just a bit of advice
I'm very sorry you couldn't understand me, my delivery is something i strive to improve, I hope the next time you come around there's a massive improvement
Please live the person alone, you speaking English if can understand read. The fact they are coming for the accent is what is getting. My fellow Nigerian speak with all our glorious accent. We are the 3rd largest English speaking country in world they get use to it 😂😂😂
Liberia could have succeeded with billions in military aid a year. They could have their own nuclear weapons program, build some walls to fence the natives in, that sort of stuff.
The only difference is that Israel wants to ethnically cleanse the land so it can have a Jewish majority but the Americo-Liberians were fine with being a minority as long as they held power.
@@FreedomBiafra I'm sorry to say but that isn't really a qualification. When you're talking about historical events it doesn't really matter from where you learn them, it depends on the sources Also does that mean you just went of the title and never even watched the video 😑
@KingJupiter it is a qualification because I know my history. Any Liberian who knows their history will tell Liberia was not a colony. Every region a european migrates to does not make it a colony. That goes for anyone else as well.
Lol ur funny. Thats because israel is supported by the US and liberia was destabilised in 1980 part of the reason was tolbert cutting relations with israel and going againest US interests.
@@Bamise honestly, it’s my fault not yours, I have a problem understanding certain English accents. Like Scottish people! I figured I’d give you a second chance since you replied. When I turned up the volume it’s better. Interesting topic, thanks!
Thank you Bamiṣe
for teaching me how to not rigg an election.
The more you know 🎇🎇🎇
@@Bamise Woot, thanks for sharing this looking forward to watching. Much love from Canada.
As an American I knew that Liberia was originally founded by free slaves but I didn’t know the depth of our involvement in Liberia and how it changed overtime
Its interesting how many ethnonoationalists still to this day think solutions like this could lead to a better world. What would we do? Count people's most recent ancestors and ship them to the place they historicly came from lol? If they send me back to ireland my liver would fail.
Thank you for letting me be apart of the vid!!
Thank you for being a part of it
What I find interesting about Liberian history was their involvement in WW2. As one of the few sources of easily available sources of rubber for the Allies, they invested heavily in Liberia. America built them a modern port (no mean feat as Liberia had treacherous coastline), and built roads into the interior so as to better facilitate rubber collection. It was a massive increase in Liberian infrastructure and partially responsible for the economic boom in the 50's.
This is a fire narration. Thank you for keeping the story as engaging as it was informative
Glad you enjoyed it!
Truly a fantastic video wish more could get to know more about African politics and history. Liberia is a excellent country to learn from in various regards thanks for shining light on this
The fact that only 23k people saw this is a crime. This was brilliant! Keep at it
Thank you soo much
ALL UNITS BE ADVISED, NEW BAMISE IN THE AO
You made a good video about this disaster of a political experiment and its ramifications. It is a fascinating country that should be more known considering how closely linked it is to the history of the U.S.A., but I guess like most of sub-saharan Africa it is sadly ignored. Thumbs up for making a video about it 👍
I learned a lot about Liberia. Thanks.
So many bad ideas enacted for bad reasons. I know hindsight is 20/20, but this really is a train wreck in slow motion. Great video
Glad to see you're still uploading!
Thank you, Bamise! Only you are telling these stories! We are grateful!!
Glad you like them!
Thank you so much. This was a great historical experience of my home country.
Glad you enjoyed it!
14:00 “they used the new settlers to establish new colonies, which got attacked by the natives. They then organized punitive expeditions against them”
Other way around - “establishing colonies” on someone else’s land is the first attack. The natives’ attacks are the “punitive” or defensive ones, and the settlers counter attack is a continuation of the initial violence.
Good video on what we fail to get in most of the world: the history of a forgotten country to those in Europe and especially USA and rest of NA.
Lil Bill recommended this. Great video. History is not boring. You went into other aspects of Liberian history I hadn't known like the True Whig party defeating the Republicans, Fernando Po slave-like trade, the ups and downs of the Liberian economy, Tubman's authoritarian rule and US university scholarships that brought back radicalized youth, and Doe's mimicry of Tubman.
28:17 - I was able to find the "Hell on Earth" article about the Fernando Po island referenced here from May 23, 1962 on the Open Source Guinea website. I know the comment section usually doesn't show URLs.
This was incredible! I'd definitely love an Angola video!
Noted!
It seems as if America’s ideals of decentralized government bite them in the ass in this case if it had more federal oversight, it probably would’ve gone better
This video was just suggested to me and I subscribed. I really hope you're able to make more. It's such a critical part of US history and nobody knows about it 🇺🇸
this was amazing man. we need more African voices in the history community.
this is really good like really really good
Thanks you sooo much, Glad you liked it
Liberia, USA real worldview of their own society and Unipolarity militant capital of control.
I’m late but holy hell this is amazing! Great to learn more about this country’s fascinating and messy history.
Glad someone is talking about how the project of Israel has been tried already
I love this comment lol, it really is a failed project
This was a very informative video I knew the basics about the foundation of Liberia but this was a really great deep dive.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was brilliant, I’m glad you’re back
I never get tired of hearing this disaster of a story. Remember as kids thinking history is boring? 😅
No, i remember looking up history in class and getting in trouble cause that wasn't was I supposed to be learning
@@bruhism173 well duh, the only thing allowed in biology class is learning that the mitohondria is the powerhouse of the cell.
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BEMIȘE YOU LEGEND! YOU ARE CREATING MASTERPIECES!
Great Video! As an American I was familiar with Taylor and his infamous slogan, but I have to confess that I knew little about the rest of the history of Liberia before now. So thank you once again for making this.
The magic of video games is that I learned about Tubman from a mod for Hearts of Iron IV. XD
Extremely interesting video about the Land of Free!
Great to know your not dead! 😎
Great video as always, didn't expect it to go all the way to the 21st century!
In one video I learned more about Liberia than any US history class or book ever mentioned
Great video, I always knew about the origins of Libera but learning about the turmoil that followed in the following centuries was new. Thank you (:
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you so much for making suck a long and good video! It is incredible!
Great video!
This is definitely you best video, but I think it would have made the video better to talk about the natives more (this felt a lot like just Americo history), not hating tho I really enjoyed the video but I would have liked more about the natives
I love your videos man! You are so underrated that it's a crime
Absolutely a great video. I'm so glad I was introduced to your channel, so glad I was able to help with the tablet purchase and so glad you are able to keep posting. My brief period of time working beside the Ugandan, Djibouti and Sudani people I served beside, left me really wanting to hear more about the stories of the various African nations from her perspective that isn't as polluted with European points of view. You've been my best non-written source.
Thank you, gracias y wado. 🏆👍🏼
Thank you, very much for believing in me and supporting my Journey so far, I hope to be able to keep and improve the standard
Damn fine work ❤
100% hope your channel goes big, considering how much effort and research you clearly put into this video
W video
Well animated
Well explained
Comically good but informative at the same time
9.99/10
Why not 10/10
Didint inckude *THE RAT*
Such an amazing video! And though I thought I knew so much about Liberia, there was tons of things I learned here. Keep up the amazing work bro!💯
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love this channel!
Nice video bro
Thanks
good vid, nice art c:
Thank you so much 😀
Its amazing to see more Africans in the history community
Imagine getting colonised and the only thing you got out of this was the imperial measurement system lol
This is the best countryball vid I’ve seen
so glad to finally see my country represented with countryballs😂
Keep it up! Thank you for teaching me history i would never have known about otherwise :) much love from the Netherlands
My pleasure!
Great job on this. Question though, as far as the title...what would qualifiy as a "successful" colony? All colonized territories came at the expense of native poplulations, turmoil and war.
Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. As for your question, a "successful" colony in this context refers to a colony that achieved its intended goals: economic prosperity, political dominance, or cultural influence. However, it's important to acknowledge the negative consequences and ethical issues that often accompany colonialism.
@@Bamise Got it. By that measure I guess it was indeed failed but only because the original intent was to get rid of the free black people that might demand more of the U.S. I'd argue they never really cared about the economic success of Liberia. It essentially became an abused step-child that the U.S. utilized when necessary. The U.S still has political AND cultural influence over Liberia which is wild.
"Mum, can we get an Israel?"
"We have Israel at home."
Israel at home:
You're up there with brain4breakfast and kraut, I love your geopolitical content bamise
don't insult the devil by comparing him to leopold, the devil has standards.
A lot of wrong information in this video. The Dei had concept of Ownership, the land was not sold for Rum and Guns also cash and other treasure.
This video also makes no mention of the CIA involvement in the Coup and Samuel Does connection with Washington.
Overall a pretty lackluster video if you are looking for accuracy.
-A Liberian.
I orefer your videos on medieval history since the recent stuff is more well known, but I'll watch and like anyway for the algorithm.
I've listened to a lot of people with a lot of different accent and whatnot with very little issue, but when you talk I can only pick up every other word unless I really focus, and I doubt I'm alone in that.. just a bit of advice
I'm very sorry you couldn't understand me, my delivery is something i strive to improve, I hope the next time you come around there's a massive improvement
Please live the person alone, you speaking English if can understand read. The fact they are coming for the accent is what is getting. My fellow Nigerian speak with all our glorious accent. We are the 3rd largest English speaking country in world they get use to it 😂😂😂
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Liberia could have succeeded with billions in military aid a year. They could have their own nuclear weapons program, build some walls to fence the natives in, that sort of stuff.
A lot of Israel/Palestine parallels
The only difference is that Israel wants to ethnically cleanse the land so it can have a Jewish majority but the Americo-Liberians were fine with being a minority as long as they held power.
I really really would like to know where you guys get your information from …..
I think you should hire someone to read your scripts, your accent makes it hard for me to understand everything that is going on.
I'm really sorry my accent seems to be a barrier for you to enjoy the video
Do a video on Biafra.
For sure
@@Bamise are you Biafran? Do like an alternate history... What if biafra survived.
I like his German voice he's really cool
NO!
Yes?
YESSS
A resounding *'NO'*
Sí.
Work on delivery, I couldn’t understand some of the words said
I understood him fine 🤷
I'm sorry will work on that, I made sure the subtitles are very very accurate
Also UA-cam for some reason keeps deleting the comments I try to make on this video?
the drawings look crusty as fuck but awesome nevertheless
Your voice "intensity" and speed going up and down erratically is just difficult to process 😮💨
I'm sorry for that hope to do better next time you come around
Liberia wasn't a american colony
Watch the video
@@KingJupiter I don't need to. I'm from Congo Town Liberia. Liberia wasn't a colony
@@FreedomBiafra I'm sorry to say but that isn't really a qualification.
When you're talking about historical events it doesn't really matter from where you learn them, it depends on the sources
Also does that mean you just went of the title and never even watched the video 😑
@KingJupiter it is a qualification because I know my history. Any Liberian who knows their history will tell Liberia was not a colony. Every region a european migrates to does not make it a colony. That goes for anyone else as well.
@@FreedomBiafra If a place was founded by foreign peoples, seeking a large part of land
It's a Colony
You can view ISRAEL how you want, but it's impressive how they prosper & succeeded in their ZIONISM, what other countries like LIBERIA didn't
What are you on about
Bro what
Current thing
Lol ur funny. Thats because israel is supported by the US and liberia was destabilised in 1980 part of the reason was tolbert cutting relations with israel and going againest US interests.
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I can’t understand anything this person is saying?
I'm very sorry about that
@@Bamise honestly, it’s my fault not yours, I have a problem understanding certain English accents. Like Scottish people!
I figured I’d give you a second chance since you replied. When I turned up the volume it’s better.
Interesting topic, thanks!