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Alright, so let's say that Liberia would for one reason or another become more important for America - through more African American immigration, due to prestige, it appearing prominently in literature and capturing people's minds, being seen as an credible solution for problems with race, U.S. wants a convenient toehold in Africa - whatever the reason, I don't know enough to tell about the specifics but I wouldn't think it is ASB.

Anyway, what if a special relationship of sorts develops between the two and America supports it with money, military support and training, and such and the relationship stays well within our days. Liberia keeps the original claims to it's territory and is supported by U.S. How would a more prosperous, educated and larger/more populous Liberia affect Africa?

(Also assume that Americo-Liberians don't treat the natives like crap. There can still be vast gulfs between the two but let's say that they actually genuinely want to improve their lives in some way. )
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