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HAITIAN REVOLUTION

By: Heriberto Reyes, Nahom Fikre, Kale Tuvida, and Angel Arvizu

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Background

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An introduction to the Revolution

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What was the Hatian Revolution?

The Hatian Revolution was a revolution between the Haitian slaves, and the French colonizers that enslaved them. This is where Haitian slaves fought for their independence for 14 years and emerged victorius over the French

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Where Was the Hatian Revolution?

HaITI

It occurred in Haiti

France

One of the perpetrators of the revolution

Africa

Britain

This is where the Hatian slaves were taken from

One of the perpetrators of the revolution

SPAIN

One of the perpetrators of the revolution

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1791-1804

When did this take place?

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What was life like for Haitian Slaves?

This slave system was considered one of the harshest slave systems in the world. There were high levels of mortality and violence.

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What was going on with the outside world?

The UK and Spain wanted the sugarcane from Haiti. Haiti was France's most profitable island.

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The People and Groups involved

White Planters

Petit Blancs

Hatian Slaves

Owned plantations and slaves

Artisans and teachers

Slaves of the French

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The People and Groups Involved

Slaves

Free Slaves

Runaway Slaves

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What were the revolutionaries’ demands?

  • Freedom
  • Independence
  • Abolishment of Slavery

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What was the established governments (other side) perspective? Where did they stand?

France

Britain/Spain

  • Wanted to continue slavery in St. Domingue
  • Wealthy colony that exported goods such as sugarcane, coffee, and cotton.
  • Highly Profitable

  • Britain and Spain joined forces
  • Saw the opportunity to take St. Domingue for themselves
  • Opportunity of major profit
  • Weaken France

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Who were the key players in the Revolution?

Toussaint L’Ouverture

  • Former Slave.
  • Military Leader.
  • Led a successful slave revolt.
  • Emancipated slaves in St. Domingue.
  • Transformed a colony into a country.
  • Created a country run by former slaves.

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Who were the key players in the Revolution?

Jean-JacquesDessalines

  • Brought to Saint-Domingue as a slave.
  • Joined the slave rebellion.
  • Served as a lieutenant under Toussaint Louverture.
  • Drove off the French and helped establish a new government in Haiti.
  • He became the first emperor of Haiti.

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The Sequence of Events

Timelines and more of the Hatian Revolution

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Timeline

1526-1867

Slave Trade

1791

The Hatian Slaves take inspiration and act

1789-1799

French Revolution

1685-1815

Age of Enlightenment

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Timeline

1792-1793

French and British get involved

November 18, 1803

Battle of Vertieres

1801

Louverture conquers Santo Domingo

January 1 1804

Hatian Declaration of Independence

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The Results

The Result of the revolution

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The French Revolution

What was going on in the outside world?

The French revolution started in 1789 and ended in 1799. This revolution is where the lower class of France fought to be treated better. This caused over 250,000 deaths in the country.

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The Napoleonic Wars

What was going on in the outside world?

The Napoleonic Wars were a series of wars conducted by the new general of France, Napoleon Bonaparte. Even though the neighboring countries of France wanted to dethrone the general so bad, they couldn’t. This was because Napoleon was a great conqueror and conquered parts of Spain, Italy, and many more.

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The Louisiana Purchase

What was going on in the outside world?

The Louisiana purchase of 1803 was a deal where the former U.S. would get a large chunk of modern-day America. The U.S. would have to give 15 million dollars to France to acquire the land. The person who sold the land was Napoleon Bonaparte. He did this because France needed more money for the war effort.

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Was The Haitian Revolution Successful?

The Haitan revolution resulted in the the victory of the haitian slaves over the French army. Although the Haitian Revolution was successful there were about 345 thousand casualties.

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What Did The Haitian Revolution Accomplish?

The Haitan revolution was able to accomplish great things. Haiti became free from French rule and also abolished slavery in their country.

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How Was Haiti Changed By The Revolution?

Even though Haiti was free from French rule and slavery, the country was suffering after the revolution. This is due to many buildings being destroyed, over 200,000 Africans slaves dying , and fear of the French coming back to Haiti.

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What Was The Legacy Of The Haitian Revolution?

The Haitian revolution is known as one of the biggest and most influential slave rebillions of all time. It challenged the superpowers of Europe and became the first black-led country in the world.

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  • Toussaint L’Ouverture

“The rich are only defeated when running for their lives.”

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“Haitian Revolution Quotes (7 Quotes).” Goodreads, Goodreads, https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/haitian-revolution.

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