Second Liberian Civil War - 3 Minute History

The video covers the Liberian Civil War, starting with the assassination of President Samuel Doe and the rise of factions led by Charles Taylor and Prince Johnson. It discusses the involvement of neighboring countries like Sierra Leone and Guinea, and the international response, including embargoes and peace efforts. The conflict spread to Ivory Coast, leading to new alliances and forces. Eventually, peace talks led to a transitional government, with Ellen Johnson Sirleaf becoming Africa's first elected female leader, and Charles Taylor being extradited for war crimes.

Who were the leaders of the two branches of the National Patriotic Front of Liberia?

• Sam Bockarie and Lasonic Kante

• Charles Taylor and Prince Johnson

• Samuel Doe and Roosevelt Johnson

• George Weah and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

What was the main opposition to the National Patriotic Front of Liberia?

• The Anti-Terrorist Unit

• ULIMO

• The Ivorian New Forces

• The Movement for Democracy in Liberia

Which country did many Crona Mandingo fighters flee to, forming a new army?

• Ivory Coast

• Nigeria

• Guinea

• Sierra Leone

What was the outcome of the peace talks in Accra, Ghana?

• Charles Taylor was reinstated as president

• A transitional government was formed

• The war intensified

• The EU lifted the arms embargo

Who became the first woman in Africa to be elected as a ruler?

• Gootee Bryant

• Asia Kante

• Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

• Roosevelt Johnson