The Unique Haitian Revolution Alexis Cureton
Fighting Back
Haiti's Global Importance Haiti aka St. Domingo Geographics Haiti was a french owned colony that produced most of the world's sugar (Bob). In the 1800s, the importance of sugar in the global market was extremely high (Bob).
Is This Revolution Important??
Is The Sky Blue? Of course it is! The Haitian revolution is important and relevant to both black and American history, because no other ethnic group has fought and successful gained their independence from a ruling power the way Haiti did.
The Father of the Revolution Touissant L'Ouverture So What? A former slave, Touissant was self taught and over time became the leader of the Haitian Revolution. (Thomas) Rebelled, Educated, and Rebuilt.
Touissant L'Ouvertur
Peace Talks Napoleon Bonaparte Touissant Rise to power in France. Returns in 1802 with troops. Does not succumb but instead engages in peace talks (White 72).
Why this??? Ignorance Personal Interest My History
Learning Experience Personal growth Pride Historical knowledge
Never been repeated This act has never been followed in history. Debunks the notion that blacks can't not get things done.
Works Cited 1. Corbett, Bob. The Haitian Revolution of February Ott, Thomas. The Haitian Revolution. Knoxville: University of Tennessee Press Book. 3. White, Ashli. Encountering Revolution: Haiti and the Making of the Early Republic. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, Book.