The Haitian Revolution - HIS 9 - Progressive ideas and movements - LibGuides at Danebank an Anglican School for Girls

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Haitian Revolution (Britannica) Haitian Revolution, series of conflicts between 1791 and 1804 between Haitian slaves, colonists, the armies of the British and the French colonizers, and a number of other parties. Through the struggle, the Haitian people ultimately won independence from France and thereby became the first country to be founded by former slaves.
The Haitian Revolution of 1791-1803 An Historical Essay in Four Parts by Bob Corbett The typical account of the Haitian Revolution is that the slaves rose up In 1791 and by 1803 had driven the whites out of Saint-Domingue, (the colonial name of Haiti) declaring the independent Republic of Haiti. It's certainly true that this happened. But, the Revolution was much more complex. Actually there were several revolutions going on simultaneously, all deeply influenced by the French Revolution which commenced In Paris in 1789. In this first of four essays on The Haitian Revolution, I will do two things: 1. Analyse the antecedents of the revolution and clarify some of the complex and shifting positions of the various interest groups which participated in it. 2. Follow the earliest days of three revolutionary movements: a. The planters' move toward independence. b. The people of colour's revolution for full citizenship. c. The slave uprising of 1791.

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Causes of the Haitian Revolution

Causes of the Haitian Revolution (Prezi) by Anna Lifsec. Transcript of Causes of the Haitian Revolution -About 500,000 of the 570,000 people living in Haiti were slaves -40,000 people were white This massive inequality of whites to blacks made it easier for the slaves to revolt -Between 1777 and 1789 the slave population grew from 240,000 to 452,000. Now the majority of the slaves had been born free in Africa and were less accepting of slavery as those who had been born captive Too many slaves Causes of the Haitian Revolution -The French Revolution helped to inspire the people of Haiti -Before the French Revolution, equality seemed impossible, but seeing the French succeed, inspired the helpless people of Saint Domingue to rebel. -In both France and Haiti, the people in authority were ignorant of what was going on, and continued to harass their slaves. -Because the situation in Saint Domingue was similar to the one in France, the slaves of Saint Domingue were inspired to rebel.....
Haitian Revolution by YooJeong Lee on Prezi A student Prezi . Transcript : * Political Causes - Slave revolt in the French colony of Saint Domingue * Cultural Causes * Economic Causes - Also drawn by the free Mulattoes who had long faced the trials of being considered as semi- citizens. - Slave population had social inequality for a long time --> plantation owners - Many rich people depended on the Europeans. - Slaves used in plantation farms - Harsh & cruel treatment of the slaves - Slave owners violated natural rights of slaves for their own profit. 1791: Revolution begins when slaves gather at Bois Caïman. Succeeding Boukman is Toussaint L'Ouverture (leader of the rebellion) - The only revolution in the Atlantic World that led to the founding of a state. Long Term 1793: Rebels join Spain on a promise of equality 1799-1800: War between Toussaint and André Rigaud (leader of Mulatto revolt) Citations - First and only successful slave rebellion that created a new nation - Most Haitians became peasants and left. - Reshaped debates about slavery and freedom in Europe - Strengthened the abolitionist movement (slavery movement)

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Haiti by Michele Wagner, Paul Rozario Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, arts, and social life and customs of the Caribbean country of Haiti.
Call Number: 972.94 WAG
ISBN: 9812323759
Publication Date: 2002
Haiti by George Kurian Just a few years after the United States fought for its independence from Britain, Haiti—the majority of its population at the time being slaves—fought for its independence from France and won. This eBook provides a one-stop resource for information about Haiti, with comprehensive A-to-Z entries covering everything from land and resources, population, culture, and lifestyle to current events, history, government, economy, and society. Readers will also find regional locator, political, and elevation maps, plus a list of further readings.
Call Number: InfoBase Ebook
ISBN: 978-1-4381-7847-9
Publication Date: 2018
The Haitian Revolution by David F. Fasulo Chapters : * Case for Supporting the Rebels of Saint-Domingue -- * Case for Opposing the Rebels of Saint-Domingue -- * Outcome and Impact * What if the United States had helped France defeat the rebels? -- * Timeline
Call Number: InfoBase ebook
ISBN: 9781438164243
Publication Date: 2015-07-01

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Timeline of Events in Haitian Revolutionary History This timeline provides a chronology of events connected to the Haitian Revolution, from the onset of European colonisation in the Caribbean, to modern day events shaped by a revolution that has significant a impact until today. The links access a variety of biographical information, documents and articles that help to understand the transition from slavery in French ruled Saint-Domingue, to the first Black Republic in the western hemisphere: Haiti.

HIS 9 - Progressive ideas and movements: The Haitian Revolution

Haitian Revolution

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Causes of the Haitian Revolution

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