The Haitian Revolution
Resistance Day-to-Day Activities Runaways/Maroons Revolt/Rebellion
America Enlightenment Dunmore’s Proclamation (1775) Declaration of Independence (1776)
France “Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity” -revolutionary French slogan
Colonial Saint Domingue (Haiti)
The Revolution Begins “Bois Caiman” Crocodile Woods ceremony (August 1791) Early leaders: Boukman Dutty Jean-Francois, Baissou
Emancipation Proclaimation 7/11/93 Sonthonax declares freedom for black slaves who fought for the army 8/24/93 Sonthonax proclaims the end of slavery in Saint Domingue February 1794 French Government makes Sonthonax’s proclaimation law
Toussaint L’Overture
Battle of San Domingue Battle on Santo Domingo, a painting by January Suchodolski depicting a struggle between Polish troops in French service and the Haitian rebels
Fort de Joux
The “Horrors of St. Domingo”
Jean-Jacques Dessalines
Conclusion