1857 Maryland annexation referendum

A referendum on annexation by Liberia was held in the Republic of Maryland on 24 February 1857.Maryland in Liberia (Liberia), 24 February 1857: Integration with Liberia Direct Democracy de All voters voted in favor, and an agreement with Liberia was signed on 28 February. On 6 April 1857 the Liberian Legislature accepted Maryland into the republic. Background Whilst neighboring Liberia had become independent in 1847, Maryland remained a colony for a further seven years. Following a 1853 referendum,Maryland in Liberia (Liberia), 31 January 1853: Independence Direct Democracy de Maryland became a separate independent state on 8 June 1854.Maryland in Liberia (Liberia), 29 March 1854: Constitution Direct Democracy de In December 1856 Maryland became involved in a war against the native population. Liberian troops arrived to assist in February 1857, by which time Maryland could no longer see a future as an independent state. Demands were put to the legislature for a referendum on integration into Liberia References Maryland Category:Referendums in the Republic of Maryland Maryland Category:Sovereignty referendums Category:Election and referendum articles with incomplete results