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HISTORY OF LIBERIA

including headings Land of Freedom, Tubman and after, ...

Liberales and Colorados | HISTORY OF PARAGUAY

After the death of López in 1870 Paraguay acquires a constitution which remains, technically, the basis of political life in the nation until 1940. With the emergence of an electoral system, two parties are formed...

Liberals and absolutists | HISTORY OF PORTUGAL

Liberals and absolutists

With the end of the Peninsular War, and the defeat of Napoleon in 1814, Portugal enters a brief period of political hiatus. The royal family is in exile in Brazil. As a result of the six years of war, British officers ar...

Liberal reforms | HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN (from 1707)

Liberal reforms

The first five years of Liberal government, from 1906, represent the greatest single period of reform in the popular interest in British history. In the very first year the Trades Disputes Act greatly strengthens union r...

Liberals and Conservatives | HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN (from 1707)

Liberals and Conservatives

In the shifting political landscape after the Reform Act, the old party loyalties of Whig and Tory take on new colours. Because of pushing through the new legislation, the Whigs are now seen as the party of reform; and d...

Cadiz and the Liberal constitution | HISTORY OF SPAIN

Cadiz and the Liberal constitution

By 1810 French forces establish control over most of north and central Spain. The leaders of the nationalist opposition withdraw to relative safety in the south, in Cadiz, where they set up a newly elected Cortes....

Western Iberia | HISTORY OF PORTUGAL

Western Iberia

The early history of Portugal is shared with the rest of the Iberian peninsula. The region is visited by Phoenicians and Carthaginians, settled by Celts, incorporated in the Roman empire (as Lusitania in 138 BC), settled...

In 1985 Stevens retires and nominates | HISTORY OF SIERRA LEONE

Independence

In 1985 Stevens retires and nominates the head of the army, Joseph Momoh, as his successor. Corruption and economic decay continue, until a coup topples Momoh in 1992. The result is a military council led by a 29-year-ol...

During the 19th century the territory | HISTORY OF SIERRA LEONE

Protectorate

During the 19th century the territory of the colony around Freetown remains small, though treaties of friendship are made with neighbouring chiefs along the coast. However the colonial scramble for Africa, beginning in t...

Nevertheless the situation remains tense and | HISTORY OF SIERRA LEONE

The Lome agreement

Nevertheless the situation remains tense and uncertain. The RUF still controls the diamond mines in the north and east of the country. And the other rebel leader, Johnny Koroma, while proclaiming his intention of coopera...

Liberal opinion in Britain, where the | HISTORY OF SLAVERY

Emancipation Proclamation

Liberal opinion in Britain, where the government often seems inclined to support the south, will be impressed by an anti-slavery crusade. And flagging domestic acceptance of the war will be refreshed by an injection of i...

Liberal opinion in Britain, where the | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Emancipation Proclamation

Liberal opinion in Britain, where the government often seems inclined to support the south, will be impressed by an anti-slavery crusade. And flagging domestic acceptance of the war will be refreshed by an injection of i...

The liberal period, with a role | HISTORY OF THE CARIBBEAN (WEST INDIES)

The Spanish Caribbean

The liberal period, with a role in the Cortes, is associated mainly with the early years. At this time Spain, confronted by rebellious colonies throughout south America, is eager to accomodate the two island terri...

The liberal period, with a role | HISTORY OF THE SPANISH EMPIRE

The Spanish Caribbean

The liberal period, with a role in the Cortes, is associated mainly with the early years. At this time Spain, confronted by rebellious colonies throughout south America, is eager to accomodate the two island terri...

In 1860 the liberals begin to | HISTORY OF MEXICO

Reform and civil war

In 1860 the liberals begin to make extensive gains in the civil war, and on the first day of 1861 their army enters Mexico City. The conservative leaders, in their turn, flee into exile. Juárez is constitutionally...

By 1848 the liberal cause is | HISTORY OF VENEZUELA

A republic of caudíllos

By 1848 the liberal cause is strong enough to force Paez into exile, but the country never settles into the lasting liberal and conservative clash which characterizes other nations in Latin America.

Instead it is...

Like the previous liberal ruler of | HISTORY OF GUATEMALA

A century of caudíllos

Like the previous liberal ruler of Guatamela, Francisco Morazán, Barrios is a keen enthusiast for the union of the central American republics. Failing to make any diplomatic headway, he tries to prevail by force....