Sierra Leone

By jbender
  • 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.