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Sep 19, 1442
The name
The name Sierra Leone dates back to 1442 -
First slaves
The first slaves in North America were brought to Sierra Leone to the sea islands off the coast of the southern United States. -
Freetown
A group of slaves rebelled in Jamaica and travelled to freetown. -
slavery abolished
Slavery was abolished in Sierra Leone in 1833. -
Free slaves
Over 50,000 freed slaves where settled in freetown. -
13th amendment
It wasn't until 1865 for the U.S. to pass the 13th amendment about abolishing slavery. -
diamonds
Diamond production peaked at two million carats. -
Independence
Sierra leone achived independence. -
economic activity
Economic activity was declining and economic infrastructure had become degraded. -
Health
Life expectancy for people that live in Sierra Leone is 41.24 years.