[2] Other slaves were from Senegal, [3] Gambia, Sierra Leone (4.8%[2]), Windward Coast (11%),[2] Liberia particularly people of the Bassa's of the Kru ethnic group, Ghana (3%,[2] Akan,[clarification needed][4]) Benin (1%),[2] the Popo Kingdom, Congo-Brazzaville (Loango Kingdom (82 individuals), Angola (Ambundu)[1] and Southeast of Africa (670 individuals), the Congo and Angola (6.7%).
[citation needed] Because of their large quantity and poor treatment, the number of Maroons and runaway slaves increased through time.
[citation needed] In 1831, though slavery continued, the Brown´s Act conferred political and social rights to free Afro-Dominicans.
On August 1, 1834, the Abolition of Slavery, passed by the British Parliament a year earlier, was put into effect in Dominica.
Moreover, most coloured legislators were small land holders or merchants whose economic and social views were opposed to the interests of wealthy English landowners.
The English landowners lobbied for more direct British control, while the coloured lawmakers advocated for laws to promote the welfare of the former slaves.
The differing interests caused an increase in internal political instability resulting in clashes between ex-slaves and settlers.
[11] African contributions to Dominican language and culture are reflected in the dance, music, food, clothing, religion and the use of herbs and medicinal plants, including:[4]