On April 12, 1980, a military coup led by Master Sergeant Samuel Doe of the Krahn ethnic group overthrew and killed President William R. Tolbert, Jr.. Doe and the other plotters later executed a majority of Tolbert's cabinet and other Americo-Liberian government officials and True Whig Party members. The coup leaders formed the People's Redemption Council (PRC) to govern the country. A strategic Cold War ally of the West, Doe received significant financial backing from the United States while critics condemned the PRC for corruption and political repression. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who was responsible for the death of William R. Tolbert? ANS1 a military coup led by Master Sergeant Samuel Doe of the Krahn ethnic group QSN2 On what date was William R. Tolbert killed? ANS2 April 12, 1980 QSN3 Who was also executed on the day of William R. Tolbert's death? ANS3 majority of Tolbert's cabinet and other Americo-Liberian government officials and True Whig Party members. QSN4 The coup leaders later became known as? ANS4 the People's Redemption Council QSN5 What was the PRC criticized for ? ANS5 corruption and political repression