Why did the US send freed slaves to Liberia?

The United States sent freed slaves to Liberia in the early 19th century as part of a colonization movement aimed at addressing the issues of slavery and racial tensions. Advocates believed that freed blacks would have better opportunities and rights in Africa than in a predominantly white America, where they faced discrimination and limited prospects. The American Colonization Society, established in 1816, facilitated this migration, viewing it as a solution to the perceived problems of slavery and a way to promote a more racially homogeneous society in the U.S.