: The ruling class often behaved as a superior group to the indigenous population, excluding them from the democratic process while simultaneously exploiting their labor. Scandal and Resignation
: Voting rights were constitutionally limited to Americo-Liberians, a small minority of the population. : The ruling class often behaved as a
: The True Whig Party had held power since 1878, often using ceremonial elections to maintain its dominance. : The ruling class often behaved as a
The massive discrepancy was a symptom of deeper systemic issues in Liberia during that era: : The ruling class often behaved as a