Haitian History and Revolution

A set of flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to the history and revolution of Haiti.

Saint Domingue

The former name of Haiti when it was a French colony, known for its production of sugar and coffee.

Affranchis

Free mulattoes, people of mixed African and European descent in Haiti.

Toussaint L'Ouverture

Leader of the slave rebellion in Haiti who assembled an army to fight for the freedom of enslaved people.

Haitian Revolution

The uprising that led to the independence of Haiti from French colonial rule in 1804.

Grand blancs

The wealthy white planters in Haiti during the colonial period.

Petit blancs

The poor whites in Haiti during the colonial period.

Independence Year of Haiti

1804, the year Haiti declared its independence from France.

Colonial Possessions

Areas owned by European countries; in Haiti's case, it was predominantly under French control before independence.

Haitian Society Structure

Divided into four groups: White planters (grand blancs), Wealthy Free People of color, Poor Whites (petit blancs), and Enslaved people.

Napoleon's Role

Sent French forces to suppress the Haitian revolt after it began, ultimately leading to a loss for France.