Haitian Revolution

What were political causes of the Haitian Revolution?

- The island of Haiti was a French colony.
- Over 100 different racial categories.
- Rigid social structure is based on race.
- Relies on one crop.
- Minor economy.

What were economic causes of the Haitian Revolution?

- Not a great economy.
- French mercantilism.
- France's richest colony.
- Wealth based on sugar, indigo, and cotton.

What are social causes of the Haitian Revolution?

- 90% of colony is of African decent.
- 1/10 of colony are white.
- People were brought to Haiti to be worked to death.
- One of the most brutal environments.

Who were Grand blancs?

- European born whites.
- Slave and plantation owners.
- Very wealthy.

Who were Gens de couleur?

- People of color.
- Equivalent to mulattos.
- Spanish and African blood.
- Free POC

What percent of the population were slaves during the Haitian Revolution?

90%

Who was Toussaint L'Ouverture?

- An emancipated slave.
- Was fluent in African, French, Creole.
- Helps former owner escape and his family.
- Invaded the three greatest empires.
- Was arrested and taken to France by Napoleon.
- Dies in 1793.

Who was J. Dessaline?

- Leader of Haiti when it became independent

What happened in 1789?

The French revolution caused a revolution in Haiti.

What happened in 1791?

- Slave uprisings start.

What happened in 1792 to 1793?

A signed agreement with Great Britain.

What happened in 1794?

The National Convention formally abolished slavery.

What happened in 1804?

Napoleon becomes emperor. Dessaline makes France an independent nation.

What were political effects of the Haitian Revolution?

A very corrupt and unstable government.

What were economic effects of the Haitian Revolution?

- Poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. - Depleted of natural resources.
- No overseas trade.
- Boycotted.
- Haitian revolution was feared.

What were social effects of the Haitian Revolution?

- Slaves had to give money to France.
- Slavery was abolished.

What are the dates to the Haitian Revolution?

1791-1803.