The Haitian Revolution Eve Breese, Leah Abrahamsson, Dahlia Rappaport, Sonya Zakarian, Lucas Tipper, Brayden Gwartzman, Abby Barnes

Introduction (Dahlia Rappaport) On island of Saint-Domingue majority of the population was Black Slaves Gens de couleur - free people of color Post French and American revolution

Causes of the Haitian Revolution (Brayden) Treatment of slaves in St. Domingo Haiti and instability between slaves and Maroons The want to be an independent nation American and French revolutions influenced the Haitians/slaves

Important People (Eve Breese) Vincent Oge Toussaint Louverture Napoleon Bonaparte Charles Victor Emmanuel Leclerc Dessalines

French and American Revolution comparison (Lucas) Truly about Freedom vs Mainly about taxes Partially racially driven Ended slavery like french unlike U.S Longer than both of them Slave vs free people revolt

Short/ Long Term Effects (Leah) Napoleon lost interest in rebuilding French colonies in America Louisiana Purchase Abolishment of slavery around the world Economy (short and long)

Conclusion (Sonya) The largest and only successful slave revolt Other nations implemented policy to repress slave rebellion Turning point for human rights and democracy Thwarted racist norms Empowered people of color